- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Hybrid
- Contract · Mid
- $45–$50 per hour
- 2–4 years
The Category Manager supports organizational sourcing and procurement objectives by managing assigned spend categories, developing category strategies, and optimizing supplier performance.
Compensation
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.
Responsibilities
- Manage assigned spend categories from end to end, including strategy development, sourcing execution, supplier evaluation, and ongoing category performance monitoring.
- Conduct market research, spend analysis, and benchmarking to identify opportunities for cost optimization, value enhancement, and risk reduction within assigned categories.
- Lead sourcing events such as RFPs, RFIs, and negotiations for moderately complex goods and services, ensuring competitive outcomes and value for the organization.
- Analyze supplier proposals, commercial terms, and pricing structures to support informed decisionmaking and recommend optimal sourcing solutions.
- Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements, align sourcing strategies, and ensure category plans effectively support operational and strategic needs.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in a field relevant to the role, or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
- Nice to have: business intelligence
- Nice to have: category management
- Nice to have: supplier relationship management
- Nice to have: project management