Senior Category Specialist – Procurement & Contracting

About the role

The Senior Category Specialist will support the Head of Category in shaping and executing procurement and contracting strategies across multiple business areas, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and cost efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the full need‑to‑pay cycle, including supplier pre‑qualification, tendering, contract establishment, capital procurement and logistics coordination.
• Review and approve tendering strategies, bid analyses, evaluation reports, negotiation approaches and contract documentation.
• Act as an active user of SAP, Ariba, Docusign, Sievo and related procurement tools.
• Drive complex sourcing events, tenders and negotiations, representing the Head of Section when required.
• Manage supplier relationships, contract renewals and performance reviews, ensuring compliance and resolving issues.
• Mentor Category Specialists and fresh graduates, sharing best practices and sourcing knowledge.
• Track and report category KPIs, savings and supplier performance; identify and implement process improvements.
• Promote the adoption of AI, automation and digital tools to enhance category management and decision‑making.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CIPS or CPSM is an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or large‑scale manufacturing procurement and contracting.
• Strong knowledge of contracting and procurement financial aspects.

Required skills

• SAP
• Ariba
• Docusign
• Sievo