Procurement Senior Category Lead

3 days ago


University Park, United States The Pennsylvania State University Full time
Job Description and Requirements

Penn State's Office of Central Procurement is seeking a Senior Category Lead to drive strategic sourcing and vendor management for the Professional Services and Consulting Category Team. This role will have University-wide responsibility for creating and implementing category strategies to achieve business objectives and deliver sustainable category value.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement strategic category management plans with University-wide impact
  • Provide leadership in the designated category, including strategic planning, sourcing, and procurement processes
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement annual and multi-year category strategies
  • Coach and mentor buying team members and provide a support structure for the team to excel
Requirements
  • Extensive knowledge of category, market, and suppliers to drive value and savings for categories
  • High level of analytical skill to develop and maintain detailed reporting and analysis of proposals and vendor capabilities
  • High level of communication skills to create and maintain sustainable partnerships and networks within and outside of the University
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Professional certifications such as CPSM or CPM from the Institute for Supply Management Inc.
  • Recent experience with purchasing, data analysis, RFXs, negotiation, contracts, legal terms and conditions, and e-procurement
What We Offer

This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms.



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