The Category Specialist supports digital platform portfolios by executing sourcing and contracting strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving commercial discipline across technology suppliers
Job Summary
The Category Specialist supports digital platform portfolios by executing sourcing and contracting strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving commercial discipline across technology suppliers.
This role partners closely with business and technology leaders to deliver value, manage risk, and ensure effective supplier performance.
Responsibilities include executing category and sourcing strategies for digital platform suppliers, leading negotiations, and ensuring contract alignment with regulatory and cybersecurity requirements.
Matching Summary
The Category Specialist supports digital platform portfolios by executing sourcing and contracting strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving commercial discipline across technology suppliers.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
digital platform portfolios
sourcing and contracting strategies
supplier relationship management
commercial discipline
technology suppliers
contract lifecycle management
Nice-to-have
application rationalization
supplier consolidation
portfolio optimization
data & analytics
enterprise AI
Key Requirements
7+ years of experience in procurement, category management, sourcing, or supplier management
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
Demonstrated experience leading competitive sourcing events
Working knowledge of contract lifecycle management