Procurement Category Lead

Procurement Category Lead
Infosys Poland Sp. z o.o. - Łódź

We are looking for a candidate with:
- 8+ years in procurement/category management, ideally in retail or FMCG
- Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
- CPSM (US), CIPS (UK) or similar Procurement certification preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in business English
- Proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation
- Demonstrated ability in team leadership and project management skills
- High levels of EQ and cultural awareness to build relationships, align efforts, and effectively influence
- Experience with procurement technology (SAP Ariba)
- Ability to demonstrate the client's values across accountability, sustainability, and collaboration, with a commitment to customer-centricity and operational excellence
- Excellent MS Office skills, particularly in Excel and analysis

Your key activities:
- Develop and implement category strategies, leveraging market intelligence, spend analytics, and stakeholder input while embedding the client's sustainability and compliance principles
- Lead sourcing events (RFx, negotiations, contracting) for assigned categories, ensuring alignment with the client's objectives and robust governance
- Manage supplier performance, risk, and relationship management, including Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) for strategic suppliers, with a focus on data-driven decision-making and sustainability
- Collaborate with S2C Lead and Delivery teams to ensure seamless execution and benefit realisation, fostering a collaborative, partnership-driven approach
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and adoption of best practices within and across categories, supporting the Client's transformation programme
- Support digital enablement (catalogue management, analytics, e-sourcing tools), ensuring compliance and operational efficiency
- Provide structured reporting on category performance, savings, and compliance, supporting the client's commitment to measurable value and transparency

You can expect from us:
- Performance bonus twice a year
- Employee referral program bonus
- Opportunity for professional growth through internal movement (horizontal or vertical), group internal trainings online and onsite
- Access to training platform (self-learning), domain/soft/technical skills training
- Private medical care at Medicover (with possible extension to family members)
- Reimbursement of Multisport card or points on MyBenefit platform
- Attractive group insurance
- Access to well-being platform, opportunity to take advantage of free meetings with a psychologist
- Stable employment based on an employment contract
- No trial period in the contract
- IT equipment is provided
- Additional social bonuses
- Flexible starting hours
- Opportunity to participate in charity, sports and well-being events
- Hybrid mode (2 workdays from the office per week in Lodz) or remote within Poland

Recruitment stages:
CV check -> Call with the Recruiter -> Video meeting with Hiring Manager -> Final decision and feedback