Procurement Category Manager - Professional Services (Poznań, wielkopolskie, PL, 60-479)

Your responsibilities will include

• Leading end‑to‑end sourcing, contracting and supplier management for the Professional Services and Fleet categories, ensuring cost‑efficient execution, continuity of supply and delivery of savings.
• Acting as a strategic business partner to key stakeholders, translating functional and operational needs into structured and commercially sound sourcing strategies across multiple European markets.
• Owning category strategy, budgets and savings delivery, ensuring governance, contracting discipline and system‑driven procurement processes.
• Challenging demand, specifications and existing ways of working to elevate Procurement towards a value‑shaping and performance‑driven function.
• Leading RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, negotiations and contracting activities via Coupa, ensuring compliance with Pepco standards.
• Managing strategic suppliers to secure performance, capacity, cost control, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Delivering annual savings targets, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring sourcing results translate into tangible P&L impact.
• Building a resilient supplier ecosystem and mitigating risks related to cost fluctuations, service delivery and cross‑market continuity.
• Supporting ESG objectives through more sustainable and responsible solutions within the Fleet and Professional Services categories.
• Using analytics, systems and market insights to challenge assumptions and drive improved commercial outcomes.

Required experience and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5–10+ years of experience in procurement or relevant business roles, ideally within retail or FMCG.
• Strong understanding of: • Fleet management, leasing, insurance and vehicle servicing • Professional Services market dynamics
• Proven experience in procurement processes, contract management and strategic negotiations.
• Experience working in multi‑market environments.
• Strong analytical skills, business‑oriented mindset and focus on cost optimisation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to handle complex supplier relationships.
• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach, comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Familiarity with AI‑supported procurement tools is an advantage.
• Ability to work remotely with availability to travel to Poznań/Warsaw as required.

We offer

• Work in an international company that is on the Forbes list of the best employers in Poland and is loved by millions of consumers in Poland and Europe;
• Competitive salaries and genuine opportunities for promotion - the development of our employees is the cornerstone of our strategy!
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options;
• Private medical care and preferential life insurance to make you feel secure;
• Benefit platform with plenty of opportunities - events, foreign trips, shopping vouchers, etc. - there is something for everyone;
• Discounts on purchases at Pepco stores - buy your favorite products at great prices;
• The opportunity to develop English language skills while working in an international environment (see point above);
• Numerous free trainings, courses and webinars - we have so much of this that you're sure to find something for you;
• Free psychological, legal and financial consultations as part of our employee support program - your well-being is important to us!
• A friendly atmosphere and the support of colleagues who are willing to share their expertise - despite the fact that we are a really large organization, we have managed to maintain a pleasant, informal atmosphere; 
• Work in a unique organizational culture - Pepcoolture, where the mission, vision and values we have developed are the foundations of our daily work.