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.