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 with a strong analytical and project management focus to enhance procurement governance, vendor efficiency, and strategic sourcing execution. This role prioritizes investigative work, data analysis, and active collaboration with key stakeholders.

You will join an agile, high-performing team operating in a dynamic, AI-driven environment that values speed, autonomy, and precision. Around 80% of the workload involves project management, while about 20% is dedicated to procurement execution.

You’ll collaborate closely with Finance, IT, HR, and business leaders to deliver insightful, compliant, and value-focused sourcing outcomes that support Groupon’s automation and process optimization goals.

📍Location: Prague (hybrid work model)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead investigative analysis and project management to understand procurement needs, including strategy alignment, budget control, and risk assessment.
• Critically evaluate sourcing ideas, ensuring alignment with leadership goals and business strategies prior to procurement execution.
• Engage with cross-functional teams (HR, IT, Finance) to clarify requirements and manage projects that support procurement outcomes.
• Manage vendor contracts, lead negotiations, and monitor supplier performance to ensure value delivery.
• Facilitate sourcing events (RFx), conduct bid evaluations, and finalize contractual terms.
• Support sourcing and purchasing across indirect categories, enhancing procurement workflows and documentation through tools such as Asana and ERP systems.
• Promote audit readiness and effective stakeholder communication with clear, timely documentation.
• Drive cost savings and process improvements leveraging AI-supported data analytics.

Requirements

• Degree in business, finance, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Proven experience combining project management or consultancy with procurement skills; preference for candidates with stronger project management or consultancy background supported by procurement expertise.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and autonomous working skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational abilities, and documentation capabilities.
• English Language

Nice to Have

• Experience in ICT, consulting, or digital services procurement.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled procurement analytics.
• Experience with project management tools such as Asana.
• Czech or Slovak language skills

What Success Looks Like

• Successful delivery of procurement projects contributing measurable savings and strategic value.
• Effective, independent vendor management and negotiation.
• High-quality, audit-ready documentation and positive stakeholder feedback.
• Active, collaborative participation within the team.

Why Join Groupon
This role offers visibility, impact, and the chance to creatively solve challenges within a small, nimble team supported by advanced AI-driven tools. The role suits proactive professionals from dynamic or startup environments over traditional corporates, valuing energy, autonomy, and innovation. The hiring focus includes cultural fit, capacity to manage projects independently with limited onboarding, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with minimal oversight.

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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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