Procurement Category Manager - Professional Services

Computershare Inc•Canton, MI

42d•$140,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We're embarking on an exciting new phase in the expansion of our Procurement target operating model and we're looking for talented individuals to be part of the journey. These changes will enhance the capability of Computershare's global Procurement teams. Our ambition is to create a function that is proactively called upon by the business to enable growth while reducing cost and managing risk. As part of these changes, we are building our strategic capability in category management and implementing a new engagement model. This will allow us to focus on our stakeholders' requirements, while grouping categories based on similar characteristics, and this role will be instrumental in delivering the benefits of the model. The Procurement function is responsible for delivering strategic sourcing support and managing negotiations with third-party suppliers for all goods and services across Computershare's global business units and functions. Operating at a global level within this function, the Category Manager plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with internal policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. Success in this role is measured by the timely delivery of high-quality outcomes. In addition, the Category Manager collaborates with cross-functional global teams to drive continuous improvement, support project initiatives, and deliver cost efficiencies across the organization. As a Category Manager - Procurement, you'll be at the forefront of shaping and executing innovative sourcing strategies across one or more key procurement categories. You'll bring deep category expertise to the table, turning cost-saving targets into actionable, value-driven plans that enhance our global procurement capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker and proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment and is passionate about delivering real business impact through procurement excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and/or 10+ years Category Management experience
Contract negotiation experience
Expert with excel and spend dynamics reporting ability

Nice To Haves

Expert knowledge in category experience (preferably Financial Services)
Proven leader in driving change and transformation
Strong analytical skills and proactive in nature

Responsibilities

Drive strategic procurement initiatives, using data and market insights to develop impactful category plans.
Build and maintain strong vendor relationships that foster collaboration, innovation, and performance.
Lead key procurement activities such as contract management, commodity analysis, and continuous improvement planning.
Take ownership of all aspects of business travel management globally ensuring compliance, efficiency, and optimization through standardized processes, documentation, and controls.
Champion process improvements to transform business travel into a strategic advantage-focusing on cost control, innovation, risk mitigation, and user experience.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align procurement goals with broader business objectives.
Stay ahead of market trends and industry best practices to maintain expert knowledge and elevate the procurement function.

Benefits

Paid parental leave, flexible working and a caring and inclusive culture.
Health and well-being rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family, including medical, dental and vision.
Invest in your future with 401k matching and tax-advantaged flexible spending plans, including healthcare, dependent care and commuter.
Income protection. Our package includes short and long-term disability benefits, life insurance and supplemental life insurance.

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