Category Specialist collaborating with Global Category Managers on Engineering Services while managing supplier relationships. Focused on cost savings and strategic sourcing.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Global Category Managers as well as Professional services suppliers focused on Engineering Services - Software Licenses, Digital and Innovation Consulting Support, and software licenses.
Negotiate and report cost savings and rebates.
Monitor and Report on expiring Contracts.
Support and lead RFP/RFQ bids, supplier evaluation, supplier qualification, supplier selection, supplier development, contract development and negotiations.
Supporting spend analytics, strategy development, and stakeholder engagement
Use tools and techniques to research and assess supply chain risks and trends to ensure security of supply within assigned categories
Manage spend through market and competitive analysis, creation of leverage and professional negotiations to secure the best cost, quality, and service.
Deliver spent goals (annual and multi-year) and spend strategies for assigned categories.
Track suppliers service level agreements and key performance indicators, and perform quarterly business reviews.
Support change management initiatives and continuous improvement projects with suppliers.
Ensure export control regulations compliance and adhere to corporate policies and procedures including ethical standards.
Work closely with the Buyers and Category Specialists to ensure alignment and effective execution of the agreed category strategies.
Support Global Category Managers to reach full alignment in category and business objectives.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Minimum 1+ year of experience - indirect supply chain experience preferred vs. other areas of supply chain
Experience with Professional Services categories -Professional / Engineering Services—Software Licenses and Digital and Innovation
Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions
Apply strategic decision‑making, advanced problem‑solving, and structured project leadership to deliver high‑impact results.
Efficiently manage complex workloads with accuracy under tight deadlines while delivering resolutions and responsive support to company partners.
Constantly identify creative solutions to streamline processes
Ability to manage stress and maintain professional composure, while accomplishing multiple requests and projects simultaneously
Strong data‑analysis capabilities, solid business and financial acumen, and a strategic mindset.
Understanding of Procure to Pay processes including Icertis, SAP/Ariba, ERP Systems and Cost Savings Tracking Systems (Wave)
Experience with Professional Services (HR), Legal, IT Software, Facilities and MRO
Use clear, adaptive communication to overcome obstacles, foster alignment, and remain responsive in dynamic environments.
Demonstrate cultural awareness and international perspective, supported by strong emotional intelligence that shapes effective collaboration and decision‑making.
Benefits
Stable employment
Outstanding and supportive atmosphere of collaboration in the team and in Westinghouse group
Attractive remuneration with bonuses
Hybrid model of work
Flexible working time
MyBenefit Cafeteria
Life insurance
Private Medical Care
Private Group Insurance
Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
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