Category Lead

AllSTEM Connections; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking available

Job summary

AllSTEM Connections is seeking a Category Lead to drive enterprise value through strategic sourcing and category management. Lead cross‑functional teams, analyze spend, and develop cost models to influence business decisions.

The role offers visibility across the organization and collaboration with executives and category leadership. The position is contract‑to‑hire, with a hybrid schedule in Columbus, OH, requiring in‑office presence on Tue, Wed, and Thu.

Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Strong ability to analyze spend and build cost models.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiations and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise strategic sourcing and category management initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Develop category plans, sourcing strategies, spend analysis, cost models, forecasts, and performance improvement plans.
• Manage supplier negotiations, contract renewals, supplier agreements, issue resolution, and supplier performance reviews.
• Facilitate cross‑functional category management and sourcing teams to align priorities and execute goals.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier performance analysis to identify cost savings and total cost of ownership opportunities.
• Manage critical supplier relationships, including supplier criticality ratings and quarterly business reviews.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Spend analysis

Cost modeling

Supplier negotiations

Contract management

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary: The Category Lead is a high-impact strategic sourcing and supplier management role focused on driving enterprise value through category planning, supplier negotiations, contract management, and performance improvement initiatives. This contract-to-hire opportunity is ideal for an experienced procurement, sourcing, or supply chain professional who enjoys leading cross‑functional teams, analyzing spend, building cost models, and influencing business decisions.

This role offers strong visibility across the organization, including collaboration with key stakeholders, business partners, executive sponsors, and category management leadership. Candidates who thrive in a supportive, team‑oriented environment with clear goals, meaningful business impact, and long‑term career potential will find this opportunity especially attractive. The hybrid schedule also provides a balance of in‑office collaboration and focused work time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead enterprise strategic sourcing and category management initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Develop category plans, sourcing strategies, spend analysis, cost models, forecasts, and performance improvement plans.
• Manage supplier negotiations, contract renewals, supplier agreements, issue resolution, and supplier performance reviews.
• Facilitate cross‑functional category management and sourcing teams to align priorities, build consensus, and execute project goals.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier performance analysis to identify cost savings, quality improvements, and total cost of ownership opportunities.
• Manage critical supplier relationships, including supplier criticality ratings and Quarterly Business Reviews with key stakeholders.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay Range: $45 to $60 per hour.
• Job Type: Contract-to-hire.
• Contract Duration: 1 year.
• Location: Columbus, OH
• Work Style: Hybrid.
• Schedule: In‑office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
• Covered parking is available for $40 per month and is not reimbursed.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AllSTEM Connections participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/EVerify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment‑qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Guiding Principles and Core Values: UP HIRE Understanding Matters. We actively listen to each other, our STEM professionals, and customers. We take the time to understand their needs to make the best connections in the industry.

People Matter. People are at the center of our company. All decisions we make are in the best of interest of our employees, co‑workers, communities, candidates and customers.

Honesty Matters. We conduct our business with integrity and DO the right things. We ARE trustworthy partners WHO stand behind our work and people.

Innovation Matters. We are disciplined in bringing forward new thought and solutions that guide the industry and grow our company. Continued growth secures sustainability that provides solid careers f