Senior Category Manager responsible for sourcing and vendor governance within healthcare categories. Execute sourcing strategies and manage vendor relationships across business units with strong oversight.
About the role
- Procurement Specialist responsible for supplier management and sourcing at QS. Leading tender processes and contract administration for strategic procurement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to expand our robust and competitive supply base.
- Lead strategic tendering processes, determining the best approach and preparing the appropriate documentation (e.g., RFQ, RFI, RFP) to drive competitive outcomes.
- Conduct rigorous ‘first principles’ analysis by deconstructing supplier pricing into its core components to establish a comprehensive view of the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
- Prepare comprehensive cost comparison reports and summaries for stakeholder review, providing clear recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative data.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial terms and conditions within contracts, framework agreements, and order forms, ensuring they protect the company's interests and mitigate risk.
- Administer contracts post-award, meticulously managing variations, scope changes, and potential claims in collaboration with business and legal teams.
- Ensure supplier adherence to contractual obligations, including Service Level Agreements (SLAs), delivery schedules, and quality specifications.
- Maintain a central repository of all contractual documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
- Execute the SRM program for assigned suppliers, applying established segmentation and performance management framework.
- Lead formal supplier performance reviews (e.g., Quarterly Business Reviews - QBRs), using data-driven scorecards and KPIs to measure performance against contractual obligations.
- Act as a strategic partner to key suppliers, driving continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for joint value creation, and fostering innovation.
- Proactively monitor and mitigate supplier-related risks, including financial health, supply chain disruptions, and compliance issues.
- Develop and maintain cost databases and pricing benchmarks for key services to inform negotiations and budget forecasting.
- Proactively collaborate with internal teams to identify opportunities for cost savings through alternative specifications, without compromising quality or performance.
- Track and report on savings and performance metrics for all assigned sourcing activities, providing accurate data for departmental reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience in a strategic procurement or category management role, with demonstrable experience in sourcing indirect services.
- Proven, in-depth category expertise in: Information Technology (SaaS, hardware, IT services), Marketing/Events (venue sourcing, agency management) and services.
- Hands-on experience and proficiency in NetSuite are highly preferred.
- Professional certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is desirable.
- Unquestionable Integrity: Demonstrates unwavering professional integrity and ethical standards in all actions.
- Exceptional Analytical & Quantitative Skills: A data-driven approach is essential.
- Meticulous Attention to Detail: The ability to scrutinize contracts, specifications, and quotations for discrepancies, risks, and opportunities is paramount.
- Strong Commercial Acumen and Contractual Expertise: A deep understanding of cost drivers, market dynamics, and negotiation strategies to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
- Solid understanding of contract law principles and experience in drafting and negotiating commercial terms, especially SaaS agreements, MSAs, and event contracts.
- Impeccable Communication & Influence: The ability to communicate with exceptional clarity and conciseness is non-negotiable.
- Constructive Challenge & Strong Backbone: This is a role for a professional with the courage to respectfully disagree and challenge the status quo.
- Strategic Relationship Management: A proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with external suppliers while holding them accountable for performance.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Access to an annual bonus scheme (for qualifying roles only)
- 21 days annual leave – increasing to 23 days after 5 years’ service + 8 days casual leave
- 15 days holiday for the year 2026
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Access to Provident Fund and Pension Fund Scheme
- Group Medical Insurance
- A vibrant social environment and multicultural and multinational culture
- Free subscription to the Calm App – the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
- A focus on welfare which is led by our global wellness team, with mental health first aiders globally
- Access to a variety of diversity and inclusion initiatives and groups
- Strong recognition and reward programs – including a peer-to-peer recognition platform, quarterly and annual QS Applaud Awards, Connect with your Career annual personal development event
- Support for volunteering and study leave
- Free subscription to LinkedIn learning – with over 5,000 courses and programmes at your fingertips
- Options to join our outstanding global Mentorship programme
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