Category Manager - MBS Sourcing - Lodz

Category Manager - MBS Sourcing
Location: Lodz

Responsible for all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of Commodities and Services in indirect materials.

• Accountable for developing and executing sourcing strategies in close collaboration with Indirect Category Portfolio Leads and senior stakeholders across functions such as Marketing, IT & Telecom, Workplace, HR Services and Workforce.
• Driving sourcing and cost optimization initiatives based on insights gained from spend analysis.
• Leading end-to-end project management across sourcing initiatives.
• Conducting supplier negotiations covering contracts, pricing, payment terms, and catalogs, ensuring full compliance with internal policies.
• Executing sourcing processes including RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs.
• Performing spend analysis to identify and prioritize sourcing opportunities.
• Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships to align procurement strategies with business needs.
• Managing supplier selection and delivering cost savings through structured procurement methodologies for services projects.
• Preparing, analyzing, negotiating, and administering procurement documents such as RFIs, RFPs, Statements of Work (SOWs), and Change Requests (CRs).
• Preparing and reporting cost-saving calculations to support procurement and sourcing initiatives.
• Lead governance with client stakeholders and internal team
• Identify opportunities for transformation and bring in value delivery

• Practical expertise in sourcing techniques, including spend analytics, strategic sourcing methodologies, cost-saving levers, contracting, and catalog management.
• Strong communication and customer service orientation, ensuring effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficient in project management, driving initiatives from planning through execution.
• Advanced analytical capabilities, with a focus on interpreting cost data to uncover opportunities for optimization.
• Skilled in task prioritization and organization, ensuring timely completion aligned with client needs and efficient tracking of deliverables.
• Robust commercial and contract negotiation skills, securing favorable terms and value for the business.
• Experience with sourcing platforms such as Coupa (preferred).
• Expertise in catalog and contract management, supporting structured procurement processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Effective business communication in English, both written and verbal; knowledge of an additional language is considered an asset.
• Self-motivated and proactive, consistently driving results and seeking continuous improvement.