Remote Senior Category Operations Specialist

Lumen; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 93,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen is seeking a Sr. Category Operations Specialist to support sourcing, contracting, and supplier management for Outside Plant services. This is a work-from-home position within the United States, with focus on spend analysis, supplier performance, and cost optimization.

You’ll partner with Network Construction and Finance to develop category strategies and ensure compliant, effective procurement. You will lead or support RFx processes, track supplier performance, and collaborate with Legal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, business, or related field.
• 2–4 years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier management.
• Proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and reporting.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spend and supplier performance to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards with the Analytics team.
• Manage RFx activities from requirements through supplier selection.
• Coordinate contracts and amendments with stakeholders and Legal.
• Engage with Network Construction, Finance, Legal and other partners.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, operations, or related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Lumen is seeking a Sr. Category Operations Specialist to support sourcing, contracting, and supplier management for Outside Plant services. This is a work-from-home position within the United States, with focus on spend analysis, supplier performance, and cost optimization.

You’ll partner with Network Construction and Finance to develop category strategies and ensure compliant, effective procurement. You will lead or support RFx processes, track supplier performance, and collaborate with Legal