Category Manager

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Category Manager , location is

Hybrid (Northbrook or Chicago office, 3x/week onsite) . The start date is

ASAP

for this

3-month contract

position. \n Job Title:

Category Manager Location-Type:

Hybrid (Northbrook or Chicago office, 3x/week onsite) Start Date Is:

ASAP Duration:

3-month contract Compensation Range:

$60-$75/hr \n Job Description: Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and manage vendor relationships across corporate service categories including Marketing, HR, Finance, Legal, and enterprise software. \n Day-to-Day Responsibilities: \n \n

Develop, negotiate, and manage MSAs, SOWs, and licensing agreements.

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Lead RFPs and vendor negotiations across corporate functions.

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Collaborate with business units to align vendor strategy with budget and requirements.

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Partner with Legal, Cybersecurity, and Compliance for contract execution and onboarding.

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Identify and implement process improvements within procurement.

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\n Requirements: \n

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Must-Haves: \n

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Bachelor's degree.

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5-10 years of procurement/vendor management experience.

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Experience with Marketing, HR, Legal, Finance, or software sourcing.

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Proven success in vendor negotiations and RFP leadership.

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Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

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Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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Detail-oriented with experience managing complex projects.

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Nice-to-Haves: \n

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Experience in lean procurement teams or process optimization roles. \n

Familiarity with contract management software or platforms. \n \n