Category Manager

Job Title: Category Manager - Strategic Sourcing (Contract)Location: Downers Grove, IL (Hybrid)Duration: 3 Months (Potential Extension)Pay: $55 - 65/hour (W2)A large Public Accounting Firm is seeking a Category Manager to support its Global Sourcing, Procurement & Vendor Management team (technology-based strategic sourcing / IT supplier management). This role will lead global sourcing initiatives, drive commercial negotiations, and support supplier enablement within SAP Ariba. The ideal candidate brings strong experience across managed services, professional services, and software procurement in a global environment.Key Responsibilities:Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFx processes and supplier selectionNegotiate commercial terms and partner with legal to finalize contractsCollaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectivesDrive cost savings through process improvements, benchmarking, and total cost optimizationEvaluate supplier proposals and develop scoring methodologiesManage renewals, true-ups, and new vendor agreementsLeverage tools such as Ariba, ADO, and Power BI for reporting and analysisDevelop category strategies and sourcing plans aligned with firm goalsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Technology, or related field8-10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or IT/vendor managementStrong expertise in services procurement and contract negotiationsExperience with source-to-pay platforms (SAP Ariba preferred)Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and senior stakeholdersExperience with global procurement, supplier evaluation, and risk management

Created: 2026-05-09