Category Specialist

Category Specialist role is responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies and plans for assigned spend categories, in line with business operating plans and objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop critical agreements for logistics, manpower, catering, shipping, and husbandry agency services in each country where the company operates
• Plan, forecast, strategize and develop sourcing strategies for high-spend vendors and categories
• Develop bid packages, conduct bid evaluations, analyze results, and prepare recommendations along with internal approvals for contract award
• Execute post-award contract management and administration
• Lead negotiations for contract extensions, renewals, renegotiations, novation's and related contractual changes
• Serve as a centre of knowledge for the category and share expertise with key stakeholders and SCM team members to enable more effective planning, sour...