Procurement Category Lead

Integrated Resources Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in workforce solutions is seeking a Category Lead to manage category management and strategic sourcing. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in procurement and a relevant bachelor's degree. This role emphasizes strong analytical skills and effective team leadership, requiring the ability to travel frequently and work in various locations.

Qualifications

• 3 years of procurement or category management experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a relevant field is mandatory.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage category management and strategic sourcing for multiple categories.
• Develop and implement category plans with substantial spend.
• Lead and facilitate large complex work teams effectively.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Market Analysis

Cost Modeling

Team Leadership

Change Management

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

MBA in Business or Finance

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Integrated Resources, Inc., is led by a seasoned team with combined decades in the industry. We deliver strategic workforce solutions that help you manage your talent and business more efficiently and effectively. Since launching in 1996, IRI has attracted, assembled and retained key employees who are experts in their fields. This has helped us expand into new sectors and steadily grow.

Job Description

The primary responsibilities include category management and strategic sourcing for several Material and Service categories. Responsible for identifying, developing and implementing category plans with spend in both specific lines of business and across Enterprise. A Category lead will manage several material and service sub-categories.

Required:

• A minimum of 3 years of procurement, category management, contract management or strategic sourcing experience.

• A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, scientific discipline or relevant field is required.

• Candidate must foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity.

• Successful candidate must demonstrate and value differences in others' strengths, perspectives, approaches, and personal choices.

• Candidate is required to report to an off-site location 80% of the time.

• Candidate must have a valid driver license and be able to travel 20% of the time.

• Candidate must demonstrate experience / familiarity with material and service category management, contract management, and supplier management.

• Strong analytical, market analysis and cost modeling skills.

• Team facilitation, presentation and team leadership skills.

• Must have experience with and the potential to lead large complex work teams and projects across business units.

• Strong change management (people and process) skills and client relationship skills.

• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to make clear and concise presentations in front of large audiences.

• Thorough knowledge of contract terms and strong negotiation skills.

• Strong computer skills: Excel, Word and Power Point.

•MBA in business, finance or scientific field.

• Knowledge of SAP, Ariba, MS Office including Access, Microsoft Project, quality control systems (ISO, QS & Lean six sigma), e-sourcing and e-procurement applications a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SAP, Ariba, MS Office including Access, Microsoft Project, quality control systems (ISO, QS & Lean six sigma), e-sourcing and e-procurement applications a plus.

• A minimum of 3 years of procurement, category management, contract management or strategic sourcing experience.

• Abachelor’s degree in business, finance, scientific discipline or relevant field is required.