Category Manager Procurement - WFH

WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS) is a global Business Process Management (BPM) leader. WNS offers business value to 400+global clients by combining operational excellence with deep domain expertise in key industry verticals, including Banking and Financial Services, Consulting and Professional Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Manufacturing, Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods, Shipping and Logistics, Telecommunications, Travel and Utilities.About WNS Romania:WNS Romania is a leading provider of end-to-end BPM solutions in Europe. We are strategic partner to our clients for delivering a full range of basic to complex business processes. We understand European business while maintaining a global context. We have stood by this statement since our inception in 2008.Our core capabilities are around German, Italian, Spanish, French, English languages across F&A, Procurement and Customer Service Interaction Services. We have over 11 clients and more than 450 employees across multiple industries like: Insurance, Travel & Leisure, Manufacturing, Market Intelligence, Music & Entertainment and Specialty Minerals. We are most admired for our people, partnership approach, performance and domain expertise. You will enjoy:• Bonuses for your results• A great office, a friendly atmosphere and a multinational environment• Wide range of development and training options (including soft skills and language courses)

This role leads to the development of category strategies, drives sourcing execution, ensures alignment with broader COE priorities, and collaborates with other Category Managers to deliver consistent outcomes across the COE.

Key Responsibilities :

Category Management:

• Manage higher-impact or more complex COE categories (e.g., Facilities, Fleet, I&T, MRO, Office Supplies, PPE, Travel etc.) with distributed spend and multi-stakeholder influence.
• Lead the development, maintenance, and execution of category strategies and sourcing plans across a portfolio of COE-designated categories.
• Conduct spend analysis, opportunity assessments, and project prioritization across COE categories.
• Monitor category performance, supplier dynamics, and compliance levels, recommending strategic improvements..

Sourcing Execution:

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities – including market analysis, RFx development, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and recommendation presentations.
• Ensure sourcing events follow client policies, governance frameworks, and documentation standards.
• Drive supplier base optimization, increase compliance, and enhance value delivery.
• Partner with cross-functional and cross-regional teams to ensure consistent delivery of COE services.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience is required, MBA preferred
• 8–12+ years of experience in procurement, category management, sourcing execution, or procurement consulting; COE or managed services experience preferred.
• Proven ability to independently develop and execute category strategies for high-impact or complex categories.
• Advanced negotiation skills, including multi-round commercial discussions and complex supplier interactions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Expertise in an Indirect procurement category is preferred, such as HR, IT, Marketing, Travel, Facilities, MRO, Professional Services, or other related categories