Category Strategy Lead — Hybrid, Contract-to-Hire

Blue Star Partners LLC; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 61,992 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Blue Star Partners LLC in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Category Lead to drive strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management in a large enterprise environment.

You will independently lead multiple sourcing initiatives, partner with cross-functional stakeholders, manage supplier agreements, negotiate favorable terms, and develop category strategies that deliver cost savings, quality improvements, and measurable value for the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work-related experience.
• Experience delivering savings and performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional category management teams to develop category plans.
• Develop category requirements with stakeholders to meet business needs.
• Drive supplier negotiations to secure favorable terms and service levels.
• Manage supplier agreements, renewals, and performance tracking.
• Provide data-driven insights and business cases to leadership.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Cost modeling

Job description

Blue Star Partners LLC in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Category Lead to drive strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management in a large enterprise environment.

You will independently lead multiple sourcing initiatives, partner with cross-functional stakeholders, manage supplier agreements, negotiate favorable terms, and develop category strategies that deliver cost savings, quality improvements, and measurable value for the business.