Category Manager

TEKsystems; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Category Manager to oversee contracting and sourcing for its Supply Chain department. This role drafts, negotiates, and maintains contracts for supplies and purchased services, coordinating with Legal, Finance, IT, Privacy, and other teams to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

The position is permanent and can be remote, with a pay range of $80,000 to $94,993 per year depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Draft, review, negotiate, redline, execute, and maintain contracts for supplies and purchased services.
• Ensure all contracts comply with organizational, regulatory, and legal requirements prior to approval and execution.
• Manage sourcing and procurement activities, including supplier evaluations, pricing agreements, contract renewals, and bid processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support business goals and operational needs.
• Coordinate contract reviews with Legal, Finance, Information Systems, Privacy, and other cross-functional teams.
• Track and manage contracts through Workday Strategic Sourcing and related contract management systems.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and ensure records are properly stored within the organization's contract repository.
• Provide timely communication and status updates to stakeholders and leadership regarding contract and sourcing activities.
• Support value analysis initiatives, supplier diversity programs, and continuous process improvement efforts.
• Serve as a backup resource for other Supply Chain team members as needed and support evolving departmental priorities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, redline, execute, and maintain contracts for supplies and purchased services.
• Ensure all contracts comply with organizational, regulatory, and legal requirements prior to approval and execution.
• Manage sourcing and procurement activities, including supplier evaluations, pricing agreements, contract renewals, and bid processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support business goals and operational needs.
• Coordinate contract reviews with Legal, Finance, Information Systems, Privacy, and other cross-functional teams.
• Track and manage contracts through Workday Strategic Sourcing and related contract management systems.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and ensure records are properly stored within the organization's contract repository.
• Provide timely communication and status updates to stakeholders and leadership regarding contract and sourcing activities.
• Support value analysis initiatives, supplier diversity programs, and continuous process improvement efforts.
• Serve as a backup resource for other Supply Chain team members as needed and support evolving departmental priorities.

Skills

contract management

negotiation skills

relationship management

Project management

risk management

Job description

Description

The Category Manager is responsible for managing sourcing, contracting, and supplier-related activities for the Supply Chain department. This role oversees the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, redlining, negotiating, executing, and maintaining agreements for supplies and purchased services. The Category Manager partners with internal stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Information Systems, Privacy, and Supply Chain to ensure contracts comply with organizational standards, mitigate risk, and support strategic business objectives. The position also serves as a key liaison between suppliers and internal customers, providing contract guidance, status updates, and support throughout the procurement process.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, redline, execute, and maintain contracts for supplies and purchased services.
• Ensure all contracts comply with organizational, regulatory, and legal requirements prior to approval and execution.
• Manage sourcing and procurement activities, including supplier evaluations, pricing agreements, contract renewals, and bid processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support business goals and operational needs.
• Coordinate contract reviews with Legal, Finance, Information Systems, Privacy, and other cross-functional teams.
• Track and manage contracts through Workday Strategic Sourcing and related contract management systems.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and ensure records are properly stored within the organization's contract repository.
• Provide timely communication and status updates to stakeholders and leadership regarding contract and sourcing activities.
• Support value analysis initiatives, supplier diversity programs, and continuous process improvement efforts.
• Serve as a backup resource for other Supply Chain team members as needed and support evolving departmental priorities.

Skills

contract management, negotiation skills, relationship management, Project management, risk management

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Richmond, VA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $94993.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

$45.67 per hour Company Benefits will be shared with recruiters if requested.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

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.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.