Specialist, Category Buyer - IT

The Specialist, Category Buyer - IT is responsible for managing and executing procurement activities related to low-value, repeat spend categories across MAIR Group's operations. The role focuses on achieving cost efficiency, process optimization, and supplier performance for recurring goods and services, while ensuring alignment with corporate procurement policies and operational requirements.

This position plays a key role in supporting the Operations Section by streamlining purchasing processes, maintaining supplier relationships, and driving compliance to procurement standards.

Key Responsibilities Category Management & Sourcing

• Manage assigned low-value, repeat spend categories within IT
• Conduct competitive sourcing and negotiation to achieve best value while maintaining supplier reliability and service quality.
• Develop and maintain category strategies for assigned spend areas to support organizational cost reduction and efficiency goals.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and standardization.

Procurement Operations

• Execute purchase requisitions and purchase orders in line with company policy and DOA.
• Monitor purchase order status, and delivery performance ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to internal controls, compliance standards, and audit requirements.
• Support automation and process improvement initiatives to reduce administrative workload and cycle time.
• Act as a key contact point for internal stakeholders for assigned spend categories.
• Foster strong working relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent service levels and performance.
• Monitor supplier KPIs and manage supplier performance reviews for low-value spend areas.

Data, Reporting & Analysis

• Analyse category spend to identify trends, savings opportunities, and compliance gaps.
• Prepare regular reports and dashboards for management on spend performance and process efficiency.
• Contribute to the development of procurement performance metrics and category management tools.

Qualifications and

Experience:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 3-5 years of procurement experience, preferably in category management or operational buying.
• Certifications:
  
  CIPS, CPSM, CPP, CPPM or equivalent certification is an advantage.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
• Strong knowledge of ERP procurement modules (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and data analysis tools.
• Understanding of procurement best practices.

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking capabilities.
• Commitment to process improvement and operational excellence.
• Ability to work independently within a structured, fast-paced environment.