Procurement specialist job description
job summary:
as a procurement specialist, you will be responsible for managing a category in a specific country and assisting in the implementation of the category strategy and annual category plan. You will deliver projects and initiatives and execute supplier performance and innovation; assist category directors with daily category management activities.
about the role
* analyze specifications for optimization by linking them to customer value and challenging them confidently.
* derive game-changing strategies by defining clear category objectives and working with analytical data, business stakeholders, and market expertise.
* understand the respective category market levers, trends, and main players as well as internal processes.
* plan, organize, and manage projects considering priorities, resources, budgets, issues, and constraints to achieve desired results.
key responsibilities:
* implement and manage category management processes.
* develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
* analyze and interpret data to inform procurement decisions.
* collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
required skills and qualifications
* university/advanced degree is required.
* stakeholder management.
* 2 years of procurement experience and contracting experience.
* experience in navigating global, matrix organizations and across geographies and cultures.