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.