Senior Category Specialist

Shape sourcing strategy across critical business functions.

As a Senior Category Specialist
, you’ll lead strategic sourcing initiatives across a wide range of indirect spend categories such as HR, Finance, Facilities, IT, and Analytics. You’ll partner with stakeholders across PRA Group to drive cost savings, optimize supplier relationships, and ensure contracts align with business, legal, and compliance requirements.

• Lead category spend analysis to identify savings and efficiency opportunities
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories and business units
• Manage RFI/RFP processes, vendor evaluations, and high-value negotiations
• Partner with Vendor Relationship Owners to define business requirements and statements of work
• Collaborate with Legal to negotiate optimal contract terms, SLAs, and conditions
• Ensure completion of compliance and due diligence documentation
• Support approvals to spend and purchase order processes
• Manage supplier transitions, renewals, and terminations to protect company assets

• 6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement across multiple spend categories
• Proven success leading RFPs and negotiating complex, high-dollar service contracts
• Strong knowledge of contract structures, sourcing methods, and procurement tools
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical, project management, and business acumen
• Track record of meeting or exceeding cost-reduction goals