Procurement Category Manager

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent is recruiting for a Procurement Category Manager to oversee IT/Engineering vendor categories and strategic supplier relationships. You will drive RFPs, market research, and competitive bidding to secure favorable terms.

The role requires proven contract negotiation skills and a track record of cost savings and spend optimization, with a bachelor’s degree preferred and familiarity with procurement software like ZIP.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of sourcing and procurement experience.
• Experience with IT/Technology vendor management.
• Strong contract negotiation and drafting experience.
• Proven success driving cost savings and spend optimization.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; ZIP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT/Engineering vendor categories and strategic supplier relationships
• Lead RFP/RFx, market research, competitive bidding, and sourcing initiatives
• Negotiate vendor contracts and collaborate with Legal and business stakeholders
• Identify and implement cost savings and cost-avoidance opportunities
• Monitor vendor SLAs, spend, performance, QBRs/MBRs, escalations, and compliance

Skills

6+ years sourcing and procurement

IT/Technology vendor management

Contract negotiation

Cost savings and spend optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ZIP procurement software

Job description

Procurement Category Manager | Hybrid | Multiple U.S. Locations

Ready to take your procurement career beyond purchasing and into strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and category management? Client is looking for a Procurement Category Manager to help drive smarter supplier decisions, stronger contracts, and measurable cost savings.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage IT/Engineering vendor categories and strategic supplier relationships
• Lead RFP/RFx, market research, competitive bidding, and sourcing initiatives
• Negotiate vendor contracts and collaborate with Legal and business stakeholders
• Identify and implement cost savings and cost-avoidance opportunities
• Monitor vendor SLAs, spend, performance, QBRs/MBRs, escalations, and compliance

What You Bring:

• 6+ years of sourcing and procurement experience
• Experience with IT/Technology vendor management
• Strong contract negotiation and contract drafting experience
• Proven success driving cost savings, cost avoidance, and spend optimization
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; procurement software experience such as ZIP is a plus

Travel: Up to 5%