Strategic Category Manager, Professional Services (Remote)

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Full-time employment

Salary range CAD 96,000–122,000

Flexible work arrangements

Learning & development

Collaborative, international team

Job summary

Jobgether seeks an experienced Category Manager for Professional Services to lead sourcing and supplier management across consultants, contract labor, and staffing partners. You will shape procurement strategies, work with Legal, Finance, HR, and Procurement, and drive cost optimization in a global, virtual-first environment.

You will collaborate with leaders to understand workforce needs, run competitive sourcing, and negotiate favorable terms while managing risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, HR, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement.
• 3+ years in talent-related categories (staffing, consultants, contract labor).
• Proven cost-saving, contract negotiation, and supplier management track record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and category management plans for consultants, contract labor, staff augmentation and professional services.
• Build and maintain relationships with staffing agencies, consultants and service providers to understand market rates.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand workforce needs, timelines, and budgets.
• Conduct market research to identify best practices and pricing baselines.
• Lead RFx, supplier evaluations, vendor selection, rate negotiations and contract finalization.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Procurement

Tools

Procurement systems

Data analysis tools

MS Excel

Job description

Jobgether seeks an experienced Category Manager for Professional Services to lead sourcing and supplier management across consultants, contract labor, and staffing partners. You will shape procurement strategies, work with Legal, Finance, HR, and Procurement, and drive cost optimization in a global, virtual-first environment.

You will collaborate with leaders to understand workforce needs, run competitive sourcing, and negotiate favorable terms while managing risks.