Procurement Senior Category Lead

2 days ago


PENN ST UNIV PA USA, United States The Pennsylvania State University Full time
Job Title: Procurement Senior Category Lead

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Senior Category Lead to join our team at The Pennsylvania State University. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for creating and driving strategic sourcing and vendor management for the Professional Services and Consulting Category Team.

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.
  • Act as a subject matter expert within a large, high-performance category buying team.
  • 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.
  • Minimally requires a Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 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.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
What We Offer:

This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. We are committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $68,200.00 - $102,300.00.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.



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