Sr. Procurement Category Specialist

Make An Impact:We are seeking a talented Sr. Procurement Category Specialist to join our Procurement this role you will partner with the Director to design and execute global strategies developing deep industry expertise to meet the expectations of key stakeholders. An ideal candidate will possess a deep curiosity for their category the ability to navigate ambiguity and a hands-on approach to solving complex procurement role is a hybrid position requiring you to be onsite Monday through Thursday with the option to work remotely on Fridays. You will report directly to the Director of Indirect you will do in this role:Strategic InfluenceCollaborate with the Director to execute global strategies ensuring category activities align with the needs of diverse stakeholders and organizational deep industry expertise to understand business cycles and the unique factors that differentiate competitors within the a comprehensive understanding of product and service nuances including cost drivers and supplier capacity to ensure high-quality delivery and ethical a thorough working knowledge of rules and regulations to ensure equitable and compliant category market fundamentals and communicate shifts to all stakeholders to ensure strategies remain responsive and inclusive of changing global SourcingBuild close relationships with internal partners to understand unique business requirements and encourage broad participation in procurement data-driven insights to senior leadership to influence strategy and foster alignment across the the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle including RFx spend analysis and negotiations with a focus on transparency and fair strategic sourcing opportunities by analyzing spend patterns to consolidate requirements across categories suppliers and diverse internal stakeholders on procurement strategies by preparing and holding business reviews with stakeholders to review vendor performance future opportunities and and Contract ManagementNurture a diverse network of supplier relationships focusing on long-term partnership and mutual supplier capabilities cost structures and risk agreements that uphold business compliance and legal with the Purchase to Pay (P2P) team to ensure a seamless and supportive service offering for the Support and EmpowermentServe as a dedicated mentor and subject matter expert to support the professional development and growth of junior procurement cross-functional teams ensuring projects reach successful continuous improvement by sharing best practices and contributing to the development of standardized training You Are:Requirements5-7 years of experience in procurement or category management with a proven track record of managing cross-category ability to lead complex negotiations for high-value experience executing strategic plans and guiding collaborative relationships within a cross-functional team analytical skills with the ability to transform large datasets into actionable trends and strategic mindset with the ability to look beyond immediate operational tasks to understand the broader implications of procurement navigating ambiguity and taking a proactive hands-on approach to solving complex QualificationsExperience leading project teams or managing complex cross-functional initiatives that drive organizational curiosity and specialized expertise in a specific category coupled with a commitment to continuous learning and industry We Offer:Comprehensive Benefits: Includes health and well-being servicesRetirement Planning: 401(k) match and educational resourcesPaid Parental Leave & Return to Work Program: Support for new parents and caregiversGenerous Paid Time Off: Floating Holidays Sick Time Personal Days Summer Flex FridaysWork Flexibility: Hybrid schedule plus Work-From-Anywhere optionsTuition Reimbursement: Support for approved educational programs