Category Manager III - Hardware

Job Summary

Experienced procurement professionals will find a full-time remote opportunity as a Category Manager III - Hardware, responsible for managing strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category planning activities across Indirect Procurement categories, particularly in Hardware and Telecommunications.

Key responsibilities

• Support and execute category strategies aligned with procurement and business objectives, identifying sourcing opportunities and maintaining initiative pipelines
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events, including negotiations and contract reviews, while partnering with various stakeholders to ensure effective decision-making
• Manage key supplier relationships, track sourcing results, and contribute to annual savings and value creation objectives through supplier management initiatives

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5-7 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or category management
• Strong experience in leading negotiations and managing complex indirect spend categories
• Proficiency in utilizing procurement systems and spend analytics tools
• Ability to leverage digital procurement technologies and data analytics to drive business value