Global Procurement Category Lead

Henpen Corporation•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As Global Procurement Category Lead – Portfolio, you will lead the development and execution of a globally aligned procurement strategy across Company’s Portfolio category. Acting as a key procurement business partner, you will deliver sustainable value through strategic sourcing, cost optimization, supplier risk management and strong stakeholder collaboration. This role is critical in supporting business growth, resilience and innovation across regions.

Requirements

7+ Years experience in global or regional category management, with a strong track record of developing and executing procurement strategies.
Commercial acumen with excellent stakeholder, negotiation and leadership skills, and be comfortable operating in a global, matrix organization.
Tertiary qualification in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain or a related discipline
Deep experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management and contract management
Strong analytical, influencing and communication skills
A strategic mindset with the ability to translate market insight into tangible business outcomes

Nice To Haves

Professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS) or postgraduate qualification (desirable)

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver a 3–5-year Global Category Strategy aligned to business and regional needs
Lead global sourcing initiatives including RFX processes, negotiations and contract management
Drive value through total cost of ownership, risk mitigation and supplier consolidation
Establish and lead effective Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) frameworks
Provide market intelligence and insights to inform sourcing and investment decisions
Partner with global and regional leaders across procurement, finance, supply chain and the business
Coach and support regional category managers to ensure consistent execution of global strategies
Define and track category KPIs covering savings, service, innovation and performance