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Job Title: Category Manager
Type: 3-Month Contract (Potential for Temp-to-Hire)
Location: Remote or Hybrid (Preference for Madison, WI)
Schedule: Open to Part-Time or Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP

Overview:
We are looking for a seasoned Category Manager to join our team on a short-term contract basis (with potential for extension or temp-to-hire) to accelerate a variety of IT-related sourcing and procurement initiatives. This role will focus on executing strategic sourcing plans, negotiating IT vendor contracts, and driving value through category management best practices. If you are a self-starter with a background in IT procurement, contract negotiation, and stakeholder management, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute category management strategies for IT and related indirect spend categories

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to clarify value expectations and priorities

• Develop and run RFx processes, negotiate contracts, and drive cost savings initiatives

• Analyze vendor proposals and market trends to inform sourcing decisions

• Maintain and communicate category charters, targets, and progress reports

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and respond to changing priorities with agility

• Support policy adherence and process improvements within the procurement function

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management

• Proven experience negotiating complex IT contracts (software, hardware, services)

• Strong knowledge of RFx processes and supplier selection strategies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels

• Ability to work autonomously and make decisions with limited direction

• Comfortable with fast-paced environments and shifting priorities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experience using procurement systems or tools (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, Icertis) a plus

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