Associate Category Leader

Job Description Summary Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Define supplier strategy including management and optimization of supplier panels. Lead negotiations and allocate needs to specific suppliers. Negotiate terms and conditions and transmit information to Procurement. Manage claims. Includes commercial sourcing management such as data analysis, negotiations support, etc. This may also include purchasing activities. Developing in-depth knowledge of a discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired expertise to execute functional policy/strategy. A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor, with proven interpersonal skills. Communication with direct colleagues and the business about design and coordination services rendered. Provides informal guidance to new team members. Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations. Impacts projects, processes and procedures in own field. The role operates with some autonomy, but is focused on execution of activities/provision of advice within an enabling discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Activities require professional judgment, but may require more senior levels of guidance. Utilizes technical expertise and judgement to solve problems. Leverages technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions. Required Qualifications Significant experience in Sourcing Experience in All 7 steps of sourcing Fluent English Outstanding business partnerships building Additional Qualifications ERP or/and Power BI skills Desired Characteristics Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills. #LI-Remote #LI-AO1 Pay Range For Poland based positions, Annual Salary Range: 170400,00 PLN-234 300,00 PLN Placement within this range depends on: Relevant skills and qualifications Prior job-related experience Internal equity considerations (alignment with colleagues in similar roles) e.t.c. We review pay ranges regularly to ensure they remain competitive with the external market and align with our internal equity considerations. Benefits & Rewards In addition to base salary, our employees have access to a comprehensive package of benefits and allowances, which may include: Health & wellness coverage Retirement and or savings plans Allowances or benefits to support role requirements (e.g., mobility, transport, or role-specific needs such as a company car or allowance where applicable) Work-life balance support (e.g., flexible working, leave programs) Recognition and incentive programs aligned with performance and company success The exact benefits package depends on the role, location, and employment terms as specified in the Colleague Value Proposition document that will be shared prior to the interview or at the offer discussion stage. Performance Bonus: Details to be shared during offer discussions Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No