Senior Category Specialist

Position Summary

We invite you to explore a future with us at PRA Group, a diverse and growing company that has a tangible impact on the global economy. The role involves sourcing (procurement) responsibilities across a broad range of spend categories (HR, Finance, Facilities, IT, Analytics) and developing category sourcing plans.

The position requires cross‑functional collaboration across PRA Group’s U.S. business in the development of requests for proposals, contract negotiations, administration, and leadership of the sourcing and supplier/vendor selection process. Key tasks include:

• Conduct category spend analysis to identify areas of spend deficiency.
• Lead planning and acquisition projects for assigned business units (HR, Finance, Consulting, Tax and Audit Services, Facilities, Security, Building Maintenance). This includes identifying savings and service opportunities.
• Manage the RFI/RFP process or vendor selection and lead price negotiations.
• Collaborate with Vendor Relationship Owners to develop appropriate statements of work and business requirements for accurate and effective contracts.
• Ensure completion of compliance documentation (e.g., OFAC searches, due diligence questionnaires, IT assessment documents) in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Support/Facilitate approval to spend and purchase order process, collaborating with the Office of General Counsel to secure market‑optimal terms and conditions, statements of work, and service level agreements.
• In partnership with key stakeholders, protect assets and ensure services are terminated or transitioned to a new supplier as needed.

• HR – Temp Agency, Consulting and Benefits Administration
• Finance – Consulting, Tax and Audit Services
• Facilities – Security, Building Maintenance

Bachelor’s degree required; and/or a Strategic Sourcing Certification.

• Minimum 6+ years of related sourcing work experience across various spend categories.
• Demonstrated experience leading RFPs and negotiating high‑dollar service agreements or managing strategic vendors.
• In‑depth knowledge of contract types, sourcing methods and procedures, performance incentives, and procurement tools.
• Highly effective interpersonal, technical, and business acumen skills.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Track record of meeting cost‑reduction targets.
• Effective networking and relationship‑building capabilities.
• Willingness to assume responsibility.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, citizenship, or any other classification protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are a drug‑free workplace.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

As a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperformance loans, PRA Group returns capital to banks and other creditors to help expand financial services for consumers. With thousands of employees worldwide, PRA Group companies collaborate with customers to help them resolve their debt. For more information, please visit