Morgan McKinley are seeking a Procurement Category Specialist to join their clients global procurement function in Cork.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and analytical professional to support and drive sourcing initiatives across a diverse range of indirect spend categories, contributing to innovation, efficiency, and measurable business value.
The Role
As a Procurement Category Specialist, you will play a key role in executing and optimising sourcing strategies that align with enterprise-wide and global objectives. Working closely with cross-functional and international teams, you'll help identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, and continuous improvement.
You'll bring a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and geographies.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the development and execution of category strategies for indirect spend areas, ensuring alignment with global business objectives.
* Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to understand procurement needs and deliver effective sourcing solutions.
* Analyze procurement data to identify trends, uncover savings opportunities, and promote supplier innovation.
* Contribute to the establishment and management of preferred supplier frameworks to enhance efficiency and consistency.
* Participate in supplier negotiations and contract management to ensure value delivery and compliance.
* Provide insights and recommendations to improve sourcing practices and supplier performance.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives using data and emerging technologies to enhance procurement effectiveness.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
* At least 3–5 years' experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing (preferably within indirect spend).
* Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, including advanced Excel proficiency.
* Experience supporting sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships.
* Strong negotiation and contract management capabilities.
* A proactive, self-starting attitude with a solutions-oriented approach.
* Experience working with procurement tools, analytics platforms, or AI-driven solutions.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence in supporting global initiatives.