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Global Category Specialist
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote · Colombia
Experience
Mid-level · 3+ years
Job description
The Global Category Specialist supports HubSpot's global procurement operations by owning contract intake, purchase execution, vendor risk review, and stakeholder coordination for assigned categories. The role sits within the new Procure to Pay team, helping build a scalable global procurement function.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time
- Work mode
- Remote · Colombia
- Languages
- English – fluent
What you'll do
- Own contract intake and tracking for assigned categories, managing contracts from intake through red lining, execution, renewal, and publication.
- Manage and maintain contract documentation, metadata, and audit readiness within Ironclad, Chamelio or the designated CLM tool.
- Prepare contract change notices, monitor end dates, and support renewal workflows to ensure continuity of services.
- Execute purchase order processing and related procurement activities in alignment with established policies and procedures.
- Redline contracts to ensure alignment with company policy and negotiate redlines with vendors based on local policies and regional requirements.
- Monitor vendor risk management queues in Omnea, ensuring assessments are completed accurately and within established service levels.
- Collect, review, and organize third-party risk documentation in partnership with Legal, Security, Privacy, and Compliance teams.
- Support risk mitigation activities and vendor performance reviews, escalating issues when appropriate.
- Ensure contracts and procurement activities adhere to internal policies and applicable regulations.
- Partner with internal stakeholders across IT, Legal, Security, Privacy, Finance, and other teams to coordinate contract reviews and procurement requests.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor-related questions within assigned workflows, responding in a timely and professional manner.
- Communicate clearly with global stakeholders and vendors, accounting for differences in regions, currencies, and business needs.
- Manage day-to-day execution of assigned purchase orders, prioritizing work to meet deadlines and service-level expectations.
- Identify process inefficiencies and participate in the development and implementation of process improvements.
- Support vendor onboarding activities by coordinating required documentation, guiding vendors through procurement systems, and ensuring accurate setup in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate files and audit controls in accordance with compliance requirements.
- Serve as a subject matter resource for procurement processes and system functionality in tools such as Omnea, Ironclad, Chamelio or the designated CLM tool, Coupa, Zylo, and related P2P platforms.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, contract management, or a related operational role, preferably within a high-growth or multinational organization.
- Working knowledge of contract lifecycle management and global procurement operations.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Experience using procurement and P2P systems such as Omnea, Coupa, Chamelio (CLM), DocuSign, NetSuite, Dynamics-365, and Workday.
- Familiarity with purchasing IT hardware, software, SaaS licensing, and professional services.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative working style.
- Demonstrated accountability for execution quality, timeliness, and stakeholder experience.
- Experience working with AI tools, rapid adaptability in reporting using AI tools, and experience building artifacts.
- Self-starter with a proactive approach to managing competing priorities and driving tasks autonomously.
Your team
Procure to Pay team
A new team building out a global procurement strategy and function that will scale with the growth of the Company.
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About HubSpot
An AI-powered customer platform with all the software, integrations, and resources customers need to connect marketing, sales, and service.
HubSpot (NYSE: HUBS) is an AI-powered customer platform with all the software, integrations, and resources customers need to connect marketing, sales, and service. HubSpot's connected platform enables businesses to grow faster by focusing on what matters most: customers. HubSpot is headquartered in Cambridge, MA, with employees and offices around the world.
Key facts
- Cambridge, MA
- Technology
- Publicly traded technology company (NYSE: HUBS)
- Organically grew revenue from just under $100 million at the time of its IPO in 2014 to over $3 billion in 2026
- Recognized globally for its award-winning culture by Comparably, Glassdoor, Fortune, and more
- Culture grounded in four commitments: Solve for the Customer, Be Bold, Learn Fast, Align, Adapt & Go!, and Deliver with HEART
What they value
- Solve for the Customer
- Be Bold
- Learn Fast, Align, Adapt & Go!
- Deliver with HEART