Category Manager - Technology/IT

TEKsystems; United States; Hybride; USD 62 000 - 69 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Résumé du poste

TEKsystems seeks a Category Manager to lead end-to-end category management, from strategy through supplier evaluation and performance monitoring. You will conduct market research, run sourcing events, and negotiate terms to optimize value while ensuring policy compliance.

The role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, and it supports cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid Minneapolis environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in category management and supplier evaluation methods.
• Experience negotiating commercial terms and managing sourcing events like RFPs/RFIs.
• Familiarity with contract language and procurement policies.
• Proficiency with procurement and contract management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with financial acumen.
• Excellent communication to influence stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Manage assigned spend categories end to end, including strategy development and supplier evaluation.
• Conduct market research, spend analysis, and benchmarking to identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Lead sourcing events (RFPs/RFIs) and negotiations for moderately complex goods/services.
• Analyze supplier proposals and pricing to support informed decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align category plans with operational needs.
• Support contract development and negotiation with category insights and data.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Maintain documentation and supplier records in procurement systems.
• Contribute to process/tool/template enhancements for efficiency and consistency.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with category insights and spend projections.

Connaissances

Category management

Spend analysis

Sourcing events

Negotiation

Contract terms & policy

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Outils

Procurement systems

Contract management systems

Description du poste

The Category Manager supports the organizations sourcing and procurement objectives by managing assigned spend categories, developing category strategies, and optimizing supplier performance. This role contributes to operational and financial goals by identifying costsaving opportunities, improving supplier value, and ensuring sourcing decisions align with organizational policies and risk standards. The position strengthens procurement practices through datadriven insights, market analysis, and effective supplier engagement, while maintaining strong alignment with business stakeholders across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned spend categories from end to end, including strategy development, sourcing execution, supplier evaluation, and ongoing category performance monitoring.
• Conduct market research, spend analysis, and benchmarking to identify opportunities for cost optimization, value enhancement, and risk reduction within assigned categories.
• Lead sourcing events such as RFPs, RFIs, and negotiations for moderately complex goods and services, ensuring competitive outcomes and value for the organization.
• Analyze supplier proposals, commercial terms, and pricing structures to support informed decisionmaking and recommend optimal sourcing solutions.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements, align sourcing strategies, and ensure category plans effectively support operational and strategic needs.
• Support contract development and negotiation by providing category insights, supplier data, and commercial recommendations that align with risk and policy standards.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed metrics, identify issues or gaps, and partner with internal teams to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate documentation, category plans, and supplier records within procurement and contract management systems to ensure transparency and compliance.
• Contribute to the enhancement of sourcing processes, tools, and templates to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability across procurement activities.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by providing categorylevel insights, spend projections, and analysis to inform financial planning.

Essential Skills

• 2 to 4 years of experience in sourcing practices, category management principles, and supplier evaluation methods.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze spend data, market trends, and supplier proposals to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Experience negotiating commercial terms and managing sourcing events such as RFPs and RFIs.
• Familiarity with contract language, risk considerations, and procurement policies.
• Proficiency with procurement and contract management systems.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with solid financial acumen.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Bachelors degree in a field relevant to the role, or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Additional Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in business intelligence, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into sourcing strategies.
• Experience in procurement, including category management and supplier relationship management.
• Project management skills to coordinate sourcing events, stakeholder inputs, and implementation activities.
• Comfort working in a hybrid or remote environment while maintaining strong collaboration with crossfunctional teams.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.

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.