Role OverviewThe Senior Procurement Specialist (Category Head) leads a team of Category Managers and develops category strategies to deliver value, strengthen supplier performance, reduce risk, and support organizational objectives. The role provides strategic leadership, governance, and oversight across multiple procurement categories while ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and team development.
What You Will Do
Key responsibilities include developing and overseeing category strategies, identifying opportunities for cost optimization and value creation, leading periodic category reviews and strategic planning exercises, and providing oversight and guidance on complex sourcing initiatives.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have familiarity and knowledge of category management strategies and practices for Consulting related services, and skills to advise the team in conducting sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and dispute resolution; collaborate with business partners; and advising colleagues on policy related matters.
Requirements
- Familiarity and knowledge of category management strategies and practices for Consulting related services
- Skills to advise the team in conducting sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and dispute resolution
- Ability to collaborate with business partners and advise colleagues on policy related matters
- Leadership and management skills to lead a team of Category Managers and Analyst staff
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work with a global organization
- Chance to contribute to the World Bank Group's mission to end extreme poverty and promote sustainable development
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