Job Description

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce management solutions, committed to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities.

Job Title: Procurement Category Manager

Job Type: Contract (4–5 months)

Pay Rate: $75/hour – $85/hour

Location: Remote (California-based candidates preferred)

Duration: Through January 31, 2025

Job Overview

We are seeking a Procurement Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and contract negotiation activities across a wide range of business functions, including technology, HR, finance, consulting, and operations. This is a remote contract role supporting procurement functions across global teams.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in supplier negotiations, cost analysis, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing

• Develop and execute category-specific sourcing strategies
• Lead RFP/RFQ processes, vendor selection, and supplier onboarding
• Manage and negotiate procurement agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, and amendments
• Perform price and rate benchmarking, total cost analysis, and ROI assessments
• Recommend cost-saving initiatives and alternative sourcing solutions

Category Management

• Own category strategy and execution for assigned spend areas
• Provide internal consulting on market trends, benchmarks, and supplier innovation
• Facilitate procurement processes and align sourcing initiatives with business objectives
• Educate stakeholders on sourcing best practices and procurement policy

Supplier Relationship Management

• Manage vendor performance, compliance, and service-level agreements
• Lead supplier reviews and drive performance improvement initiatives
• Mediate and resolve vendor disputes and contract issues

Contract Lifecycle Management

• Ensure contract compliance, accuracy, and documentation
• Coordinate redlining, negotiation, and execution of agreements
• Track deliverables, pricing, and key contract terms across vendors
• Provide reporting and insights to support leadership decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
• Minimum 7 years of relevant procurement or category management experience
• Proficiency with sourcing platforms (e.g., Coupa or equivalent)
• Strong background in contract negotiation, vendor management, and risk mitigation
• Solid understanding of pricing models and cost structures
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills
• Comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders and executives
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-growth or technology-driven environments
• Prior work with publicly traded or global organizations
• Familiarity with procurement frameworks for IT, HR, and professional services

Additional Details

• This is a remote position; candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Strong preference for candidates with availability through January 2025

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $75 – $85, depending on experience and qualifications

Benefits : Use this link bit.ly/4cGUQSh to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge’s temporary employees. From time to time Eastridge’s clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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