The Category Specialist is responsible for managing the sourcing and contracting of goods and services that support the entire organization's operations, excluding direct materials
Job Summary
The Category Specialist is responsible for managing the sourcing and contracting of goods and services that support the entire organization's operations, excluding direct materials.
Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products.
Join our team and be part of something bigger than yourself — where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together to build the technologies that will define the next century.
Matching Summary
The Category Specialist is responsible for managing the sourcing and contracting of goods and services that support the entire organization's operations, excluding direct materials.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Strategic sourcing
Negotiation and contracting
Cost management and analysis
Supplier relationship management
Stakeholder alignment
Source-to-Contract process
Nice-to-have
Collaborative team environment
Purpose-driven work
Continuous improvement mindset
Innovation and creativity
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, or Strategic Sourcing
At least 2 years managing Indirect Spend categories
Proficiency in commercial contract negotiation
Expertise in financial analysis and TCO modeling
Working knowledge of ERP systems and e-sourcing/P2P platforms