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Procurement Category Manager
Contract: Chicago, Illinois, US span>
Salary Range: 30.00 - 35.00 | Per Hour
Job Code: 365439
End Date: 2025-11-12
Days Left: 27 days, 23 hours left
Pay rate: $30 - $35/hr. (Negotiable)
Position Details:
We are seeking a Procurement Category Manager specializing in Software Procurement—with emphasis on CyberSecurity and AI solutions—to lead sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and deliver measurable value, savings, and compliance. This role requires strong commercial acumen, negotiation capability, and the ability to drive end-to-end procurement excellence across complex and time-sensitive engagements.
- Category Management
- Develop and execute category strategies for CyberSecurity and AI software aligned with organizational goals.
- Conduct spend analysis, market assessments, and supplier benchmarking to identify value opportunities.
- Lead full-cycle sourcing activities including RFI, RFP, RFQ, negotiation, and contract execution.
- Supplier Management
- Identify, evaluate, and qualify strategic suppliers and technology vendors.
- Drive supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Foster collaborative partnerships to promote innovation, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, IT, and Business Units to align sourcing objectives.
- Support internal stakeholders through procurement training, best-practice sharing, and strategic advisement.
- Contract Management
- Negotiate, draft, and manage complex commercial agreements and renewals.
- Ensure contract compliance, risk mitigation, and adherence to corporate governance standards.
- Continuous Improvement & Compliance
- Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), savings, and performance metrics.
- Recommend and implement process improvements across sourcing and contracting operations.
- Uphold compliance with internal procurement policies, legal standards, and ethical practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
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Master’s degree or certifications (e.g., CPM, CPSM) preferred.
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5+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management, preferably in software or technology domains.
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Proven record managing CyberSecurity and AI software procurement.
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Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
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High proficiency with Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and sourcing tools.
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Excellent communication, multitasking, and project execution abilities.
- Experience managing regional or global category portfolios.
- Working knowledge of iProcurement, Apttus, or Fieldglass platforms.
- Familiarity with contract law, compliance frameworks, and risk management principles.
- Understanding of emerging CyberSecurity and AI vendor ecosystems.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)
Job Requirement
- Software Procurement
- CyberSecurity Sourcing
- AI Vendor Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Category Management
- Contract Negotiation
Reach Out to a Recruiter
- Recruiter
- Phone
- Deepak Arya
- deepak.arya@collabera.com
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