Manager, Strategic Sourcing Category Management

ManpowerGroup; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup, Cincinnati, OH, seeks a Strategic Sourcing Category Management Manager (Staff Augmentation) to partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams on category strategy development and supplier optimization.

The role offers relocation support, a competitive base salary in the $115k–$128k range, plus incentives, and opportunities to drive enterprise-wide initiatives within a global staffing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in strategic sourcing or vendor management.
• Ability to operate independently on confidential, high-visibility projects.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Experience with RFX processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and contract review.

Responsibilities

• Utilize category-specific expertise to collaborate with business stakeholders on category strategy development
• Lead sourcing events, negotiate contracts, and support contract execution to meet organizational goals
• Manage supplier relationships, evaluate suppliers, and develop category strategies for continuous improvement
• Drive enterprise-wide supplier strategy, vendor negotiations, and workforce continuity planning
• Partner with internal teams and external partners to optimize procurement processes and achieve savings targets

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

RFX processes

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Finance/Supply Chain)

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in the retail and supply chain industry, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Category Management Manager (Staff Augmentation) to join their team. As a Strategic Sourcing Category Management Manager (Staff Augmentation), you will be part of the procurement and supply chain department supporting senior leadership and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strategic thinking, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Category Management Manager (Staff Augmentation)

Location:

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Pay Range:

Pay Range: $115,000 - $128,000

What's the Job?

• Utilize category-specific expertise to collaborate with business stakeholders on category strategy development
• Lead sourcing events, negotiate contracts, and support contract execution to meet organizational goals
• Manage supplier relationships, evaluate suppliers, and develop category strategies for continuous improvement
• Drive enterprise-wide supplier strategy, vendor negotiations, and workforce continuity planning
• Partner with internal teams and external partners to optimize procurement processes and achieve savings targets

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, or related areas
• Proven ability to operate independently on confidential, high-visibility projects
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Experience with RFX processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and contract review and negotiation

What's in it for me?

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives
• Opportunity to work on enterprise-wide strategic initiatives
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Potential for career growth within a dynamic organization
• Relocation package available for qualified candidates

Upon completion of waiting period, consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.