Procurement Category Manager

Groupon is a marketplace where customers discover new experiences and services everyday and local businesses thrive. To date we have worked with over a million merchant partners worldwide, connecting over 16 million customers with deals across various categories. In a world often dominated by e-commerce giants, we stand out as one of the few platforms uniquely committed to helping local businesses succeed on a performance basis.

Groupon is on a radical journey to transform our business with relentless pursuit of results. Even with thousands of employees spread across multiple continents, we still maintain a culture that inspires innovation, rewards risk-taking and celebrates success. The impact here can be immediate due to our scale and the speed of our transformation. We're a "best of both worlds" kind of company. We're big enough to have the resources and scale, but small enough that a single person has a surprising amount of autonomy and can make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

Groupon is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to strengthen procurement governance, vendor efficiency, and sourcing execution. The position expands procurement capacity in an agile, high-performing team operating in a dynamic, AI-driven environment that values speed, autonomy, and precision.

You’ll partner closely with Finance, IT, and business leaders to deliver efficient, compliant, and value-focused sourcing outcomes supporting Groupon’s automation and process optimization goals.

Location: hybrid work model from Prague

Key Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and purchasing operations across selected indirect spend categories, driving compliance and cost optimization.
• Oversee vendor contracts, lead negotiations, and monitor supplier performance.
• Run sourcing events (RFx), evaluate bids, and finalize terms with counsel support.
• Improve procurement workflows and documentation using tools like Asana and ERP systems.
• Identify cost savings and implement process improvements through AI-enhanced analysis.
• Ensure strong stakeholder communication and alignment between business and procurement.

Requirements

• Degree in business, economics, or supply chain management.
• At least 5 years of procurement experience within large corporate environments.
• Commercial, analytical, and negotiation expertise.
• Organized and autonomous with strong documentation and communication skills.
• Fluent in English

Nice to Have

• ICT, consulting, or digital service sourcing experience.
• Procurement certification (CIPS or equivalent).
• Familiarity with AI-based procurement analytics.
• Proficiency in Asana or similar tools

What Success Looks Like

• Timely completion of sourcing projects with measurable savings.
• Independent vendor management and negotiation excellence.
• High-quality, audit-ready documentation and positive stakeholder feedback.

Why Join Groupon

This role offers visibility, impact, and room for creative problem-solving in a small, agile team. Work directly with advanced tools and AI-enabled processes while shaping procurement strategy in a global company that values innovation and accountability.

Groupon is an AI-First Company
We’re committed to building smarter, faster, and more innovative ways of working—and AI plays a key role in how we get there. We encourage candidates to leverage AI tools during the hiring process where it adds value, and we’re always keen to hear how technology improves the way you work. If you’re passionate about AI or curious to explore how it can elevate your role—you’ll be right at home here.

Groupon’s purpose is to build strong communities through thriving small businesses. To learn more about the world’s largest local e-commerce marketplace, click here. You can also find out more about us in the latest Groupon news as well as learning about our DEI approach. If all of this sounds like something that’s a great fit for you, then click apply and join us on a mission to become the ultimate destination for local experiences and services.

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