Procurement Category Lead

Procurement Category Lead:

• Infosys Poland Sp. z o.o.
• Łódź

We are looking for a candidate with:

• 8+ years in procurement/category management, ideally in retail or FMCG
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• CPSM (US), CIPS (UK) or similar Procurement certification preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in business English
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation
• Demonstrated ability in team leadership and project management skills
• High levels of EQ and cultural awareness to build relationships, align efforts, and effectively influence
• Experience with procurement technology (SAP Ariba)
• Ability to demonstrate the client's values across accountability, sustainability, and collaboration, with a commitment to customer-centricity and operational excellence
• Excellent MS Office skills, particularly in Excel and analysis

Your key activities:

• Develop and implement category strategies, leveraging market intelligence, spend analytics, and stakeholder input while embedding the client's sustainability and compliance principles
• Lead sourcing events (RFx, negotiations, contracting) for assigned categories, ensuring alignment with the client's objectives and robust governance
• Manage supplier performance, risk, and relationship management, including Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) for strategic suppliers, with a focus on data-driven decision-making and sustainability
• Collaborate with S2C Lead and Delivery teams to ensure seamless execution and benefit realisation, fostering a collaborative, partnership-driven approach
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and adoption of best practices within and across categories, supporting the Client's transformation programme
• Support digital enablement (catalogue management, analytics, e-sourcing tools), ensuring compliance and operational efficiency
• Provide structured reporting on category performance, savings, and compliance, supporting the client's commitment to measurable value and transparency

You can expect from us:

• Performance bonus twice a year
• Employee referral program bonus
• Opportunity for professional growth through internal movement (horizontal or vertical), group internal trainings online and onsite
• Access to training platform (self-learning), domain/soft/technical skills training
• Private medical care at Medicover (with possible extension to family members)
• Reimbursement of Multisport card or points on My Benefit platform
• Attractive group insurance
• Access to well-being platform, opportunity to take advantage of free meetings with a psychologist
• Stable employment based on an employment contract
• No trial period in the contract
• IT equipment is provided
• Additional social bonuses
• Flexible starting hours
• Opportunity to participate in charity, sports and well-being events
• Hybrid mode (2 workdays from the office per week in Lodz) or remote within Poland

Recruitment stages:
CV check -> Call with the Recruiter -> Video meeting with Hiring Manager -> Final decision and feedback