Category Management Direct Manager

The Procurement Category Project Leader plays a key role in helping the company achieve its strategic objectives within specific procurement categories, supporting the rapid growth and expansion of major data center infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• Drive supply assurance, continuity, and risk mitigation projects from initiation through full implementation
• Collaborate with Category Management and Project Procurement team to align on supply assurance strategies and risk management actions
• Develop and manage project schedules, critical timelines, and milestones to keep projects on track
• Organize and execute e-sourcing events, including reverse auctions and RFQs
• Analyze cost structures, supplier proposals, and sourcing baselines using advanced tools and methodologies
• Lead negotiations to secure best pricing and terms, review supplier agreements, and support supplier onboarding and second source development
• Identify and lead initiatives for process improvements within procurement and supplier management
• Demonstrated project management skills, ability to organize and schedule people and tasks
• Strong communication skills, ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels
• Proven ability to identify and lead process improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and development