Principal Category Leader, Strategic Sourcing

TheCorporate LLC

Oakland (CA)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

TheCorporate LLC is seeking a Category Leader, Principal in Oakland, CA for a 3-month hybrid assignment. The role focuses on strategic sourcing across software, hardware and telecom, with responsibility for supplier risk analysis, category plans, and value-driven supplier performance reviews.

Candidates should exhibit strong negotiation skills, experience with Ariba/SAP, and a track record of achieving cost savings through category management and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

Experience in market research and supplier risk analysis.
Development and management of category plans and strategies.
Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated cost savings.
Experience with software, hardware, and/or telecom sourcing.

Responsibilities

Conduct market research and supplier risk analysis to verify supplier health.
Create and maintain category plans to guide procurement.
Develop and review performance data with suppliers to drive value.
Lead cross-functional teams through sourcing and negotiation strategies for software/hardware/telecom.
Support strategic planning and executive decision making with senior management.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Category management

Vendor risk analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost savings

Software/Telecom sourcing

Ariba experience

Microsoft Excel

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

MBA

Tools

Ariba

SAP ERP

Job description

Candidates should exhibit strong negotiation skills, experience with Ariba/SAP, and a track record of achieving cost savings through category management and cross-functional collaboration.

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