Category Buyer

About the role

Join us as a Direct Procurement Sourcing Management Specialist and drive real business impact through strategic sourcing. You'll optimize procurement processes, negotiate high-value contracts, and partner with teams across the organization to deliver cost savings and quality excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct procurement initiatives that optimize cost efficiency while maintaining quality standards

• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to secure competitive terms and drive performance

• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through strategic purchasing and process improvements

• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies with business goals

Qualifications

• Strategic thinking and business acumen to shape procurement direction

• Strong communication and influencing skills to align diverse stakeholders

• A proactive approach with a commitment to continuous improvement

• Ability to work independently and provide guidance to others when needed

Benefits

High-impact role where your decisions directly influence business outcomes
Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives and drive meaningful change
Collaborative culture that values expertise and invests in your development
Autonomy to manage priorities and shape your work approach

Pay

The expected pay range for this U.S. based position is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.

Skills

• Procurement Strategy — intermediate level; developing sourcing plans that align with business objectives

• Supplier Management — intermediate level; building and maintaining strong supplier partnerships

• Contract Management — intermediate level; negotiating and managing agreements to protect business interests

• Procurement Negotiations — intermediate level; securing favorable terms while maintaining supplier relationships

• Cost Analysis — intermediate level; identifying savings opportunities through detailed spend analysis

• Influencing Skills — intermediate level; driving alignment across stakeholders with competing priorities

• Problem Solving — intermediate level; resolving procurement challenges with practical, effective solutions

• Conflict Management — intermediate level; navigating supplier and stakeholder disagreements constructively