Category Specialist

Job Description:

Handles the procurement of goods and services for a specific broad category or categories of spend. Develops and implements sourcing strategies, negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers of goods and services, and ensures reliable supply for all the company’s products and operations. Ensures that products and services are purchased at the best possible cost, reliability, and quality.

Normally specializes in one of the following types of spend: 1) Raw materials and production goods and services (Direct); 2) Products and services that enable the company to operate the business (Indirect), such as marketing agencies, consulting, travel, IT etc.; or 3) intermediate and finished products (Third Party). - Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills - Builds knowledge of the organization, processes and customers - Solves a range of straightforward problems - Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures - Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction

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