Description

Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing is responsible for leading sourcing initiatives for Services categories to achieve cost savings and reduce risk. Responsible for supporting execution of the following activities: spend analysis, supply/market analysis, strategy development, execution of RFx activities, vendor evaluation/selection, contract negotiations, and bid award activities. Responsibilities: This is a strategic role within the Procurement Function, reporting into the Director, Services Sourcing, Global Procurement Solutions, with overall accountability in the following areas: Strategy/Sourcing: Overarching responsibility to support sourcing strategies for Services categories to ensure cohesiveness, reduce risk and meet targets for the internal customer, company and Global Procurement Solutions. Contract Negotiations: Utilize negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefit while lowering risk. Project Management: Responsible for identifying and executing cost reduction projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and project updates. Contract Management: Responsible for negotiating contract documents in collaboration with the Legal Department. Management of contracts ensuring performance of the supplier to contract obligations. Understand interrelationships between contracts and terms while applying creativity and sound business reasoning to interpret application of contract to business needs.

Skills

contracts management, Excel, negotiation

Top Skills Details

contracts management,Excel,negotiation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelors Degree preferred MBA or advanced degree is a plus Knowledge of and proficiency in ERP (Peoplesoft) and Procurement systems highly preferred Advanced Excel knowledge and/or programming experience Experience with execution of RFx activities Demonstrated success as a Subject Matter Expert in Outside and Professional Services, negotiation of contracts and agreements 5+ years of relevant experience in Procurement, Contract Management or related field Certified Purchasing Manager (or similar accreditation) is a plus Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, ability to build strong partnerships, work and communicate with all levels of leadership

Experience Level

Entry Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $54.00 - $54.00/hr.

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 Newport Beach,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 2025.

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.