Category Specialist

Role Description The Category Specialist role at MS Consultoria & Educação Permanente is a part-time, remote position focused on managing and optimizing assigned categories to support strategic procurement and consulting initiatives. Day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing category performance data, identifying savings opportunities, and supporting the development of category strategies. The role also involves collaborating with internal teams and clients to clarify requirements, supporting contract negotiation activities, and ensuring that procurement processes align with business goals and compliance standards. The Category Specialist will prepare reports and dashboards, maintain up-to-date category documentation, and contribute insights to continuous improvement of purchasing practices.
Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Category Management skills, including planning, organizing, and optimizing assigned categories.
• Candidates should possess advanced Analytical Skills to interpret data, identify trends, and support decision-making.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders, present findings, and build relationships.
• Candidates should possess Contract Negotiation skills to support supplier discussions, terms evaluation, and agreement optimization.
• Candidates should possess Procurement knowledge to manage sourcing activities, supplier evaluation, and purchasing processes.
• Relevant experience in consulting, education, or supply chain environments is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, data analysis tools, and basic procurement or ERP systems is advantageous.