Category Manager, Procurement

iShare Inc.

. Develop and execute category strategies that strengthen supplier performance and create competitive advantage .

Posted 11/5/2026part-timeRemote • New Jersey • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $35 - $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT procurement, category management, and strategic sourcing, with a strong focus on achieving cost savings and enhancing supplier performance through effective negotiation and stakeholder management. Proficient in leveraging digital procurement tools and analytics to drive continuous improvement and align procurement strategies with business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

IT Procurement ExpertiseCategory ManagementStrategic SourcingAdvanced Excel SkillsExecutive Presentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Category Strategy DevelopmentSupplier Relationship ManagementContract NegotiationSpend AnalysisSupplier Performance AnalysisDigital Procurement PlatformsAI-Enabled Procurement SolutionsCost Structure UnderstandingRisk ManagementCompetitive Bidding

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluencingCollaborationCommunicationStakeholder Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA or Advanced Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

ProcurementSourcingSupplier PerformanceMarket InsightsProcurement LifecycleCross-Functional Sourcing InitiativesTransformational Change

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute category strategies that strengthen supplier performance and create competitive advantage
Ensure category strategies support overall business objectives and priorities
Achieve cost savings, performance, and innovation goals
Build and maintain executive-level relationships with strategic suppliers
Leverage market insights and best practices to enhance procurement effectiveness
Lead complex negotiations and commercial discussions for assigned categories
Champion adoption of digital procurement tools and automation
Utilize procurement systems and analytics to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement in sourcing and supplier performance
Lead procurement activities across assigned spend categories throughout the full procurement lifecycle, including category management, supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and management, and innovation across the supply base

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred
Strong expertise in IT procurement categories/sub-categories
Minimum 8 years of procurement experience
Proven experience in category management, category strategy development, and multi-year sourcing planning
Strong commercial acumen with an understanding of cost structures, market trends, and risk management
Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, competitive bidding, and complex contract negotiations
Advanced Excel and analytical skills, including spend and supplier performance analysis
Knowledge of digital procurement platforms and AI-enabled procurement solutions
Strong executive presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional sourcing initiatives
Effective leadership, influencing, and collaboration capabilities
Strong business acumen and ability to align procurement strategies with business needs
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment toward shared objectives
Strong partnership skills across senior leadership, peers, and business stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to executive audiences
Demonstrated learning agility and commitment to continuous personal and team development
Experience in multiple categories, including IT, strongly preferred
Proven track record of building teams and guiding organizations through transformational change preferred