Category Manager
Apply now: Category Manager , location is Hybrid (Northbrook or Chicago office, 3x/week onsite) . The start date is ASAP for this 3-month contract position.
Job Title: Category Manager
Location-Type: Hybrid (Northbrook or Chicago office, 3x/week onsite)
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: 3-month contract
Compensation Range: $60-$75/hr
Job Description:
Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and manage vendor relationships across corporate service categories including Marketing, HR, Finance, Legal, and enterprise software.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
-
Develop, negotiate, and manage MSAs, SOWs, and licensing agreements.
-
Lead RFPs and vendor negotiations across corporate functions.
-
Collaborate with business units to align vendor strategy with budget and requirements.
-
Partner with Legal, Cybersecurity, and Compliance for contract execution and onboarding.
-
Identify and implement process improvements within procurement.
Requirements:
-
Must-Haves:
-
Bachelor's degree.
-
5–10 years of procurement/vendor management experience.
-
Experience with Marketing, HR, Legal, Finance, or software sourcing.
-
Proven success in vendor negotiations and RFP leadership.
-
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
-
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
-
Detail-oriented with experience managing complex projects.
-
-
Nice-to-Haves:
-
Experience in lean procurement teams or process optimization roles.
-
Familiarity with contract management software or platforms.
-
Recommended Jobs
Services officer
The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services’ (OSPS or Office) is a statewide office that provides pretrial services under the Pretrial Services Act, 725 ILCS 185. The Office’s mission is to assist in t…
Product and Marketing Data Analyst
About Blueprint: Blueprint is a venture-backed, mission-driven digital health company leveraging the best of AI, consumer design, technology and clinical research to dramatically improve the quality…
Store Manager
What You'll Do You are the store leader and example setter of exemplary hospitality to our customers and team members. Providing extraordinary service and for ensuring that all team associates d…
Culinary Cook
Position Title: [[title]] Pay Range : $18.00 to $20.00 Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today! Are you …
Accounts Payable Specialist
Full-time Description Position Summary: The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing and managing vendor invoices, payments, and related financial transactions within…
Building Supervisor
Position Summary: This person is responsible for the safety of all members, guests and staff in the YMCA facility. The building supervisor is an ambassador for the YMCA and should ensure high stand…
Principal gpu platform software engineer
Job Description Oracle Hardware Development (OHD) designs and builds industry-leading mission-critical and high performance cloud servers managed by Oracle ILOM. Our team, GPU Platform ILO…
Functional Consultant (Procurement, Inv and AP Functional)
Join us at iteria.us With over 25 years of proven success, iteria.us has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional IT services and application managed solutions. We specialize in Oracle Cloud…
Practice ENT/Otolaryngology in the heart of Chicago - Sign-On Bonus
Join an innovative ENT practice in Chicago! You'll join an established, highly respected practice and collaborative team of 9 physicians. Practice Overview: Comprehensive ENT services, inc…
Principal QA Engineer- AI Testing (Chicago, IL)
Bunzl Distribution is seeking a Technical QA Manager with a strong data engineering mindset to lead quality across our Business-to-business (B2B) eCommerce and distribution platforms. In this role…