As a Senior Category Management Specialist individual will be responsible for managing and overseeing categories for services consistent with the overarching strategy defined by the organization, ensuring effective sourcing, cost control, supplier management, and compliance with company policies and industry regulations. The Senior Category Management Specialists expertise in category management will contribute to the overall efficiency and success of the organization's offshore drilling operations. DUTIES: All activities are to be accomplished using company sanctioned tools and processes to ensure transparency, auditability, consistency, and repeatability of initiatives. Your responsibilities Manage and support the activities related to Category Management analysis, data evaluation and reporting Work with Stakeholders to proactively identify opportunities Develop templates that enables Category Managers to work with data related to vendor activities Provide solutions to automation efforts within Category Management scope Negotiate contracts as required on an ad hoc basis to support category managers Monitor and provide updates to Category Management team regarding issues and areas of potential risk Perform evaluation on vendor base structure and potential issues Develop dashboards, alongside with IT to demonstrate data integrity and areas of opportunities Update price lists for all contractual market baskets required by the Category Management team Implement contractual requirements and templates based on the category being addressed Our Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Five (5) to Seven (7) years of Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing and/or Category Management Strong English skillset (min. B2) Highly organized with the ability to resolve complex commercial issues Good negotiation skills Robust team collaboration and interpersonal skills Ability to identify, find and analyze data Excellent written and verbal communications skills Knowledge of ERP and procurement systems welcome What we offer Great opportunity to work in an international company that values employees and provides right environment for right people Hybrid work (3 days from the office, 2 days from home) Strong focus on work-life balance Chance to contribute in the high-level service provided to our rigs globally Group Life Insurance Private Health Care Psychological Care MultiSport Card Development Program LinkedIn Learning Platform Parking space Prepaid card to cover your costs of entertainment, culture or food (after probation period) Employee Pension Program (Pracownicze Programy Emerytalne) Pastries and fruits in the office Office located in well-communicated city area in Gdańsk Centre This job position is open in Poland - candidates must have current legal authorisation to live and work in Poland. Please send us an English version of your CV. Noble is a leading offshore drilling contractor. We own and operate one of the most modern and technically advanced fleets. Noble has been engaged in the contract drilling of oil and gas wells since 1921. Noble performs, through its subsidiaries, contract drilling services with a fleet of offshore drilling units focused largely on ultra-deepwater and high specification jackup drilling opportunities in both established and emerging regions worldwide. Our vision is to be the leading offshore driller by being first choice for employees, customers, and investors. Our mission is drilling to power the world responsibly. Noble is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, citizenship status, physical or mental disability of an otherwise qualified individual, genetic information, membership or application for membership in a uniformed service, engaging in legally protected activity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Attention: Noble Drilling does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruitment agencies, either submitted through this website or directly to Noble Drilling employees. Please also be informed about our Fraud Alert Information Return to Noble Homepage