Procurement Category Manager 4

Required Skills & Experience

• 5 - 8 + years of relevant experience
• 3+ years of Construction/Large Scale Project Management experience
• Supply Chain/Procurement
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time, including effective time management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of operational excellence within procurement management or construction management and strong project management skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, process development and implementation experience.
• Strong skill set in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc., experience in Ariba and/or supplier/contract management systems preferable.
• Ability to operate and execute effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and challenging deadlines
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related business field required.
• 5-10 years Supply Chain / Operations experience -Strong Office application experience / reporting / analytical

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Previous MSFT experience

Job Description

Supplier & Delivery Management: The Category Expeditor is responsible for proactively managing assigned suppliers and purchase orders to ensure materials, equipment, and services are delivered in accordance with committed dates and project requirements. The role maintains regular communication with suppliers, validates order status and production progress, monitors lead times and delivery milestones, and identifies potential delays or supply constraints before they impact project schedules. The Expeditor drives supplier accountability, escalates delivery risks, and coordinates recovery plans when commitments are at risk.

• Tracking, Reporting & Cross-Functional Coordination: The Category Expeditor maintains accurate and timely visibility of open purchase orders, supplier commitments, shipment status, and expected delivery dates. The role partners closely with Procurement, Category Management, Project Management, Logistics, and suppliers to resolve delivery issues and communicate risks, changes, and recovery actions. The Expeditor supports supplier performance improvement by identifying recurring delivery issues, maintaining clear action tracking, and ensuring stakeholders have reliable information to make informed project and sourcing decisions.