Category Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Category Manager Drive Strategic Sourcing. Build Supplier Partnerships. Deliver Business Impact.

Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on turning data into smart business decisions? Do you enjoy negotiating value, optimizing supplier relationships, and influencing organizational success? If so, we want to hear from you!

We're seeking a Category Manager to join our growing procurement team. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost-saving initiatives that support both operational excellence and long-term business goals. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across the organization, analyze market trends, and lead sourcing activities that create measurable value.

This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys balancing strategic planning, supplier engagement, and analytical decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

As a Category Manager, you'll be responsible for managing assigned spend categories and helping the organization achieve its sourcing and procurement objectives. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute category strategies that align with business objectives and procurement goals.
• Manage assigned spend categories, including sourcing activities, supplier evaluations, performance management, and ongoing category optimization.
• Conduct market research, spend analysis, and competitive benchmarking to identify opportunities for cost savings, operational efficiencies, risk mitigation, and supplier value enhancement.
• Lead sourcing initiatives such as Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), supplier selection processes, and contract negotiations.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, pricing models, commercial terms, and service capabilities to support informed procurement decisions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and ensure sourcing strategies effectively support operational needs.
• Support contract negotiations and development by providing supplier intelligence, category expertise, and commercial recommendations.
• Monitor supplier performance, identify improvement opportunities, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation, supplier records, contracts, and category plans within procurement and contract management systems.
• Help enhance procurement processes, tools, templates, and best practices to improve consistency and efficiency across the organization.
• Provide category-level spend forecasts, budgeting insights, and reporting to support financial planning activities.

What You'll BringRequired Experience

• 2-4 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain-related functions.
• Strong understanding of sourcing methodologies, supplier evaluation practices, and procurement principles.
• Experience leading sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and commercial discussions.
• Ability to analyze spend data, supplier proposals, market trends, and business requirements to develop strategic recommendations.
• Familiarity with contract language, procurement policies, and supplier risk considerations.
• Experience working with procurement, sourcing, or contract management systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered, including four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Why Join Us?

• Make a direct impact on organizational performance through strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Partner with leaders across the business to influence key purchasing decisions.
• Develop expertise in category strategy, negotiations, supplier performance management, and procurement analytics.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Take ownership of projects that create measurable value and meaningful business outcomes.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hillsboro, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Hillsboro,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.