Procurement Specialist - Temporary position

Cato Networks is the converged network and security cloud for the AI era. 

As AI reshapes cybersecurity, enterprises face a dual challenge: unlocking AI’s potential while defending against AI-driven attacks. Cato addresses both through a unified, cloud-native platform, providing the visibility and context to prioritize risks and stop threats in real time across users, applications, data, and AI agents. 

Join us as we scale: take on ambitious technological challenges and shape the next generation of enterprise security at a company trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide. 

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join the Cato team. 

Responsibilities:  

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes: sourcing, supplier pre-qualification, RFP/RFQ management, negotiations, contract execution, and order lifecycle management. 
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while maintaining strong, ongoing vendor relationships.
• Maintain and manage the vendor database, ensuring compliance and data accuracy. 
• Act as a business partner to internal stakeholders across departments, providing procurement guidance and support. 
• Analyze market trends and demand forecasts to support strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Develop and implement cost-effective procurement strategies. 
• Monitor, track, and report key procurement KPIs to improve efficiency and reduce costs. 
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, financial controls, and operational procedures. 

Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Law, or a related field. 
• 5+ years of experience as a Procurement Specialist in global high-tech/technology companies.  
• Proven experience leading purchasing process implementation, and improvement initiatives. 
• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated success in commercial agreements. 
• Solid understanding of financial, operational, and compliance controls. 
• Proven experience reviewing and negotiating legal agreements with global vendors.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail, proactivity, and assertiveness. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. 
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team player. 
• Service-oriented mindset. 

Advantages:  

• Experience with Zip Intake-to-Procure platform. 
• Bachelor's degree in commercial law. 
• Advanced Excel skills.