Category Lead, Technology Procurement Job at Appian Corporation (McLean)

Indirect Procurement Category Lead

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Ethics HR

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university
Minimum 10 - 12 years of experience in a similar role and minimum 15 – 20 years of experience in Procurement
MCIPS/CIPS/APICS-CSCP are preferred
Experience in a large Indirect Procurement organization dealing with multiple sourcing activities covering indirect categories, including and not limited to Marketing, Human Capital, Technology, Consultancy, and others
Extensive experience in managing and coaching large teams, ensuring exceptional performance aligned with best-in-class standards, full compliance with organizational policies, and the delivery of outstanding customer experiences
Experience in Procurement within "Shared Services" and a matrix reporting structure is a must to provide oversight for all procurement RFX processes for the smooth delivery of shared service operations to procurement category managers
Experience in spend analysis and strategy development
In-depth understanding and practice of Best-in-class procurement processes, systems, and practices
Knowledge of contract terms and conditions, and the country's laws and regulations
Must be capable of assessing legal and business risk when making decisions concerning contractual commitments

Job Responsibility

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team to achieve targeted outcomes and drive success
Oversee the timely delivery of projects, ensuring alignment with defined category strategies and organizational objectives
Cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team
Provide guidance and support for the implementation of new tools and technologies to enhance procurement efficiency
Ensure all procurement activities conducted by the team are fully compliant with established Procurement policies and standards
Create opportunities for team members to grow through training, coaching, and exposure to complex projects
Develop a succession plan to ensure continuity in key procurement roles
Develop and implement sourcing strategies built by the strategic sourcing team in Dubai for indirect categories, including Marketing, Technology, Human Capital, Consultancy, and others, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and strategic initiatives
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, align priorities, and address procurement challenges
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring mutual benefits and strategic partnerships

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Non-It Lead Procurement Partner

Location

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Salary:

Not provided

Admiral Group Plc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrated success in negotiating and managing indirect contracts and supplier relationships, with experience working across Corporate services including but not limited to Banking Services, Professional Services, Facilities Management, Marketing and any other general indirect categories of spend
Broad enterprise technology knowledge, with experience building accountability frameworks, resolving issues, and managing large, complex tender exercises
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills at senior levels, with the ability to foster trust, transparency, and collaboration
Proven leadership and management experience, including developing and supporting high-performing teams
Experience in program management, particularly in decentralised or cross-functional environments, and leading source-to-pay processes in the technology domain
Analytical and data-driven, comfortable using metrics to inform decisions and communicate insights to diverse audiences
Financial awareness, with the ability to manage budgets and conduct financial analysis
Excellent planning and organisational skills, able to prioritise and coordinate workloads for self and team, ensuring customer needs are met and documentation is maintained
Constructive approach to challenging the status quo, open to feedback, and proactive in suggesting improvements
Well-organised, able to manage workload independently with minimal supervision, and demonstrate effective time management

Job Responsibility

Partner with internal teams to develop sourcing strategies that deliver value, proactively managing contract renewals and new sourcing events
Design and implement procurement strategies aligned with organisational objectives and the technology roadmap
Build and maintain positive, mutually beneficial relationships with strategic partners
Select and manage sourcing processes that balance governance with business needs
Collaborate with senior stakeholders at all levels
Work within multifunctional teams to lead sourcing and negotiation of agreements with key suppliers across Corporate services, banking, Proffessional Services, Facilities Management categories
Stay informed about market trends and innovations, supporting department heads in evaluating new partners
Support supplier onboarding and offboarding processes
Partner with Admiral’s legal team on contract reviews and approvals
Act as a trusted subject matter expert for indirect procurement

What we offer

Up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service
33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when you join, increasing up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays)
Option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave
Great work-life balance

Fulltime

Sr. Specialist, Procurement Category Management

This role leads the procurement of strategic packaging categories for Nestlé Hea...

Location

United States , Bridgewater

Salary:

85000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Year

Nestle Health Science

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
preferably in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field
Proven experience in procurement category management supporting manufacturing, commercial, and/or corporate functions across various operating models
5+ years of experience with strong subject matter expertise in packaging categories, ideally within food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, personal care, or chemical industries
Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing and category management, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, and implementation
Hands-on experience developing and onboarding new suppliers and delivering business solutions
Strong knowledge of procurement methodologies and supplier markets
Experience leading change management initiatives and driving continuous improvement
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and solve complex business challenges
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Job Responsibility

Lead procurement of strategic packaging categories for Nestlé Health Science US, managing a complex spend portfolio of approximately $30–$40M across a diverse supplier base
Partner cross-functionally to align on business needs and drive effective sourcing strategies, supplier selection, pricing, contracting, and supplier performance
Develop and execute short- and long-term category strategies and annual sourcing plans to deliver value and support business objectives
Lead supplier negotiations and establish contract pricing, terms, and conditions to secure high-value, cost-effective agreements
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a savings pipeline, ensuring accurate tracking and alignment with Finance
Conduct market research and monitor industry trends to inform category strategies and adapt to changing business needs
Manage supplier performance, including ongoing evaluation and implementation of improvement plans to enhance quality, service, and delivery
Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks, partnering with supply planning teams to resolve issues and ensure continuity
Collaborate with commercial and cross-functional teams to maintain alignment on business priorities and identify opportunities for innovation and value creation
Support new product launches, technologies, and key initiatives by leveraging supplier capabilities and insights

What we offer

Performance-based incentives
401k with company match
Healthcare coverage

Fulltime

Technology Procurement Director, Global Spend Management

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

140000.00 - 165000.00 USD / Year

Aon

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

9+ years of procurement experience in Technology and/or BPO (e.g., IT services, Software, SaaS/Cloud, application services, managed services, or business process outsourcing), including substantial experience with complex contracts and key supplier relationships
Bachelor’s degree
Ability to work in a geographically diverse workplace
Must have excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to think and act strategically while engaging and executing tactically as appropriate to drive results
Experience working with all levels of management including 'C' Level
Strong negotiation and world class supplier relations skills
Position requires some travel
Excellent people management skills

Job Responsibility

Lead small, global, cross-functional teams in developing sourcing strategies for your category, including long-range objectives, performance goals, and clear metrics
Build and manage multi‑year category roadmaps, opportunity pipelines, and performance dashboards that drive value, resilience, compliance, and continuous improvement
Independently lead complex sourcing, RFP, and negotiation efforts, applying strong commercial judgment while balancing value, risk, stakeholder priorities, and long-term category strategy
Act as a primary procurement partner to senior Technology, Operations, Finance, Legal, Privacy, and business leaders—translating business needs into sourcing approaches that enable outcomes
Manage overall supplier relationships for assigned categories, aligning supplier goals and performance with business objectives and holding suppliers accountable for results
Champion supplier diversity objectives, seeking opportunities to engage diverse suppliers directly or via prime suppliers’ subcontracting and tiered-sourcing commitments
Stay closely engaged in periodic supplier reviews to identify opportunities, address issues early, verify performance against contractual commitments, and proactively plan renewals, extensions, or transitions
Draft and negotiate business and commercial contract language of above-average complexity in collaboration with legal and functional partners
Support internal clients in building alignment and consensus on recommendations, then drive timely execution, communication, and implementation/transition activities
Assess financial, operational, and risk implications of sourcing options and make sound trade-off decisions that clearly connect to business outcomes

What we offer

401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
employee stock purchase plan
consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion
medical, dental and vision insurance
various types of leaves of absence
paid time off
12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
15 days of paid vacation per year
paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
short-term disability and optional long-term disability

Fulltime

Commissioning & Procurement Lead

Location

United Kingdom , Central London

Salary:

Not provided

Social Value Portal Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Senior leadership experience in both Procurement and Commissioning within Local Government or public sector, with demonstrable experience of the full commissioning cycle (needs assessment, market shaping, procurement, contract management, outcome monitoring)
Experience leading procurement and commissioning transformation within Local Government, including operating model redesign, process standardisation, and technology-enabled change
ERP implementation experience (SAP and/or Oracle), with the ability to translate commissioning and procurement requirements into system configuration specifications
Strong knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023, Public Contracts Regulations, and local government governance and financial regulations
Experience working at Executive or Cabinet level, with the ability to advise senior leaders on commissioning strategy, commercial governance, and procurement risk
Experience of commissioning in social care or health settings (Adults, Children’s, or Public Health), including an understanding of brokerage, provider markets, and integrated commissioning with NHS/ICS partners
Proven ability to design and implement hub-and-spoke operating models for commissioning and procurement across complex multi-directorate organisations

Job Responsibility

Define the future-state Commissioning & Procurement operating model aligned to Oracle Fusion Cloud, incorporating the three-layer framework (Strategic governance, Tactical Commercial Services Hub, Operational directorate spokes) as set out in the Council’s C&P Future State Model
Clarify roles and accountabilities across strategic commissioning, operational commissioning, brokerage, sourcing, category management, contract management, commercial governance, and end-to-end P2P, ensuring alignment between the Commercial Services Hub and directorate commissioning spokes (Adults, Children’s, Public Health, Place & Resources, Corporate)
Ensure alignment with the Procurement Act 2023, Public Contracts Regulations, Council financial regulations, and the nine C&P design principles (Outcomes-Based, Connected Strategic Commissioning, Council-Wide Scope, Consistent Approach, Commerciality & Value for Money, Public Sector Partnership, Local Enterprise Engagement, Risk Appetite, and Evaluating Options for Consolidation)
Design and embed the commissioning cycle framework within Oracle, ensuring commissioning strategy, needs assessment, market shaping, procurement execution, contract management, and outcome monitoring are supported by integrated Oracle modules and analytics
Lead the integration of social care commissioning requirements with Oracle Procurement Cloud, including the design of OIC interfaces between Oracle and Mosaic/LiquidLogic for Adults’ and Children’s brokerage and placement purchasing
Redesign requisitioning, approvals, supplier onboarding, commissioning workflows, contract lifecycle processes, and brokerage referral pathways to align with Oracle Fusion Cloud best practice and the C&P Hub & Spoke model
Eliminate SAP legacy workarounds, shadow procurement systems, and manual contract registers, replacing them with Oracle Enterprise Contracts, Sourcing, and Supplier Portal capabilities
Drive adoption of standard Oracle-enabled processes across both the Commercial Services Hub (procurement services, contract management, commercial governance) and directorate spokes (self-service procurement, operational commissioning, supplier engagement)
Define and implement the self-service procurement model, ensuring budget holders can raise requisitions from catalogues, approve purchases, and track orders directly, reducing reliance on central procurement for transactional activity
Strengthen commissioning and procurement governance and internal controls, including the design of the Commercial Steering Group, commercial governance standards, and the commissioning performance framework within Oracle OTBI/OAC

Fulltime

IT Lead Procurement Partner

As the Procurement Lead / Senior IT Category Manager, you will support the acqui...

Location

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Salary:

Not provided

Admiral Group Plc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Significant procurement experience (minimum 7 years), including tendering, spend analysis, contract and supplier management
Ideally progress towards full chartered status (MCIPS)
Demonstrated success in negotiating and managing technology contracts and supplier relationships
Experience working with leading cloud providers
Strong understanding of technologies relevant to internet-based companies (cloud computing, big data, mobile computing)
Management Experience leading teams
Broad enterprise technology knowledge
Experience building accountability frameworks, resolving issues, and managing large, complex tender exercises
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills at senior levels
Proven leadership and management experience, including developing and supporting high-performing teams

Job Responsibility

Partner with internal teams to develop sourcing strategies that deliver value, proactively managing contract renewals and new sourcing events
Design and implement procurement strategies aligned with organisational objectives and the technology roadmap
Build and maintain positive, mutually beneficial relationships with strategic partners
Select and manage sourcing processes that balance governance with business needs
Collaborate with senior stakeholders at all levels
Work within multifunctional teams to lead sourcing and negotiation of agreements with key technology providers
Stay informed about market trends and innovations, supporting technology leaders in evaluating new partners
Support supplier onboarding and offboarding processes
Partner with Admiral’s legal team on contract reviews and approvals
Act as a trusted subject matter expert for IT procurement

What we offer

Eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service
33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays)
Option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave
Financial & Mortgage Advice
24-Hour Ecare
Cycle to Work Scheme
Annual Holiday Allowance
Flexible Working
Simply Health
Private Health Cover

Fulltime

SAP Procurement Lead

We are seeking a senior SAP Procurement leader to guide and evolve our clients’ ...

Location

Australia , Melbourne or Brisbane

Salary:

Not provided

DyFlex Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

15+ years of deep experience in SAP Procurement / P2P, including extensive S/4HANA configuration
Hands-on SAP Ariba expertise in at least one module (Sourcing, Contracts, Buying and Invoicing, Supplier Management)
SAP S/4HANA Procurement certification
Proven experience in Agile delivery, Scrum, or similar frameworks
Strong understanding of procurement processes, including sourcing, vendor management, category management, and service procurement
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders
Excellent analytical thinking, communication capability, and problem-solving skills
Experience with Ariba Network integrations or non-SAP integration points is highly valued
Ability to coach junior analysts and uplift capability across a wider team

Job Responsibility

Act as the functional lead across SAP Procurement (MM, P2P, S/4HANA, Ariba), steering solution design and configuration
Design, configure, and improve procurement processes including sourcing, contracting, purchasing, supplier management, and service procurement
Lead architecture discussions and ensure alignment with enterprise principles, integration requirements, and industry best practices
Mentor L1 and L2 analysts and guide service provider teams across BAU, ITIL processes, and SAP solutioning
Shape the procurement technology roadmap and identify opportunities for automation, standardisation, and digital uplift
Oversee integration between SAP modules and with non-SAP platforms such as Ariba, Finance, and Asset Management
Partner with Product Owners to manage Agile backlogs, define user stories, and prioritise enhancements based on business value
Drive continuous improvement, embedding Agile ways of working and supporting procurement squads
Facilitate workshops with business stakeholders, defining functional requirements and translating them into system solutions
Provide leadership across releases, upgrades, testing cycles, and cutovers

What we offer

Work with SAP’s latest technologies on cloud as S/4HANA, BTP and Joule, plus Databricks, ML/AI tools and cloud platforms
A flexible and supportive work environment including work from home
Competitive remuneration and benefits including novated lease, birthday leave, salary packaging, wellbeing programme, additional purchased leave, and company-provided laptop
Comprehensive training budget and paid certifications (Databricks, SAP, cloud platforms)
Structured career advancement pathways with mentoring from senior engineers
Exposure to diverse industries and client environments

Fulltime

IT Procurement Lead

IT Procurement Lead - Global Fortune 500 Financial Services Firm - Dublin - €60,...

Location

Ireland , Dublin

Salary:

60000.00 - 90000.00 GBP / Year

Bramwith Consulting

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive procurement or purchasing experience, with a strong understanding of the IT supply market
Strong category expertise in a specific IT & Technology category, or a range of experience across general IT categories (Hardware, Software, Telco, Outsourcing, Hosting etc)
Effective executive stakeholder management skills, with a strong ability to influence and negotiate
Previous project management experience or the aptitude to pick up the necessary skillsets quickly
Strong degree from a good university (or equivalent)
Fully MCIPS qualified (or studying towards)

Job Responsibility

Reporting directly into the Global Head of IT Sourcing and building long-lasting relationships with senior stakeholders on an international basis
Managing multi-million pound spends across a plethora of IT procurement categories including Application Development, Hosting, Hardware, Software, Telecoms & Outsourcing
Operating on a strategic basis to help this award-winning procurement function excel
Expanding your global sourcing experience and dealing with the market's most prestigious suppliers

Fulltime

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