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Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
The Procurement Category Specialist plays a key role in supporting strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization for electrical construction projects. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical capabilities and a deep understanding of procurement processes in the construction industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Category Management & Sourcing
- Support the development and execution of category strategies for electrical materials and equipment.
- Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking to identify sourcing opportunities.
- Assist in RFx processes, bid evaluations, and supplier selection.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Conduct detailed spend analysis across various categories to identify trends, inefficiencies, and cost-reduction opportunities.
- ?Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for the procurement function, including savings, supplier performance, material metrics and compliance.
- Research and monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supplier landscapes to inform procurement strategy.
- Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring adherence to contractual agreements and quality standards.
- Create and maintain dashboards and reports using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
- Perform cost analysis and support budgeting and forecasting activities.
Contract Management
- Maintain supplier records, contracts, and performance scorecards.
- Support contract negotiations and ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
- Monitor supplier delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
Process Improvement & Compliance
- Identify and recommend improvements to procurement processes, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ensure procurement operations are compliant with internal governance structures, budgetary controls, and external regulatory mandates.
- Leverage ERP and e-procurement platforms for data extraction, process automation, and performance monitoring.
- Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions, including purchase orders, invoices, and contract documentation, ensuring traceability and audit readiness.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in a procurement, purchasing, or supply chain analysis role.
- Proven experience in spend analysis, financial modeling, and data interpretation.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial functions).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly.