Category Specialist - Professional Services

Laveer Engineering; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 127,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid model of work

Private Medical Care

Parking space for employees

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Krakow is seeking a Category Specialist to support Global Indirect Category Managers in sourcing strategies for Professional Services. The role operates in a hybrid model and reports to the Global Indirect Category Manager with cross-functional collaboration across teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 1+ year in indirect supply chain, plus strong data analysis and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1+ year of indirect supply chain experience preferred.
• Experience with Professional Services categories (HR, IT, Legal, Facilities).
• Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions.
• Strong analytical and strategic decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Global Category Managers on Professional Services.
• Negotiate cost savings and rebates; report savings.
• Monitor expiring contracts and assist with renewals.
• Lead RFP/RFQ processes; supplier evaluation and negotiations.
• Support spend analytics, strategy development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure compliance with export control regulations and company policies.
• Work with Buyers to align category strategies and objectives.

Skills

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Project leadership

Communication

Stress management

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Icertis

SAP/Ariba

ERP systems

Cost Savings Tracking (Wave)

Job description

Requisition Number: 30478

Company: W Electric Poland LLC

Location:

Krakow, MA, PL, 30-701

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

The Category Specialist is responsible and accountable to support the Global Category Manager(s) for Indirect Sourcing / Category Management. The focus of this role is on Professional Services (HR, Financial Services, Communications/ Marketing, IT Enterprise). You will support the Global Category Manager(s) for sourcing strategies and implementation for defined global categories supporting Westinghouse's business by managing spend within the category. You will report to Global Indirect Category Manager. You will be part of the Krakow team and work in hybrid model.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Global Category Managers as well as Professional services suppliers focused on Professional services
• Negotiate and report cost savings and rebates.
• Monitor and Report on expiring Contracts.
• Support and lead RFP/RFQ bids, supplier evaluation, supplier qualification, supplier selection, supplier development, contract development and negotiations.
• Supporting spend analytics, strategy development, and stakeholder engagement
• Use tools and techniques to research and assess supply chain risks and trends to ensure security of supply within assigned categories
• Manage spend through market and competitive analysis, creation of leverage and professional negotiations to secure the best cost, quality, and service.
• Deliver spent goals (annual and multi-year) and spend strategies for assigned categories.
• Track suppliers service level agreements and key performance indicators, and perform quarterly business reviews.
• Support change management initiatives and continuous improvement projects with suppliers.
• Ensure export control regulations compliance and adhere to corporate policies and procedures including ethical standards.
• Work closely with the Buyers and Category Specialists to ensure alignment and effective execution of the agreed category strategies.
• Support Global Category Managers to reach full alignment in category and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 1+ year of experience - indirect supply chain experience preferred vs. other areas of supply chain
• Experience with Professional Services categories - Professional services
• Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions
• Apply strategic decision‑making, advanced problem‑solving, and structured project leadership to deliver high‑impact results.
• Efficiently manage complex workloads with accuracy under tight deadlines while delivering resolutions and responsive support to company partners.
• Constantly identify creative solutions to streamline processes
• Ability to manage stress and maintain professional composure, while accomplishing multiple requests and projects simultaneously
• Strong data‑analysis capabilities, solid business and financial acumen, and a strategic mindset.
• Understanding of Procure to Pay processes including Icertis, SAP/Ariba, ERP Systems and Cost Savings Tracking Systems (Wave)
• Experience with Professional Services (HR), Legal, IT Software, Facilities and MRO
• Use clear, adaptive communication to overcome obstacles, foster alignment, and remain responsive in dynamic environments.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and international perspective, supported by strong emotional intelligence that shapes effective collaboration and decision‑making.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be 11,416 to 14,266 PLN gross per month. In addition to the base pay, this role may be eligible for incentive pay based on company and individual performance.

Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse Electric Company Is The Global Nuclear Energy Industry's First Choice For Safe, Clean, And Efficient Energy Solutions. We Enable Our Delivery Of This Vision By Living Our Value System

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

Westinghouse offers great benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being.

Benefits Offered In Poland Include

• Stable employment
• Outstanding and supportive atmosphere of collaboration in the team and in Westinghouse group
• Attractive remuneration with bonuses
• Hybrid model of work, flexible working time
• MyBenefit Cafeteria
• Private Medical Care
• Private Group Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Charity initiatives
• Parking space for employees
• Employee referral program

Employment opportunities may require access to information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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