Manager, Strategic Sourcing Category Management

Our client is looking to add several Managers of Strategic Category Managment to join their enterprise sourcing team. In this role, you will utilize category-specific expertise to work with business stakeholders to determine category strategy. The ideal candidate will have strategic sourcing, category management and executive stakeholder managment expertise, which will align successfully in the organization.

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* Job Title:

** Manager, Strategic Sourcing Category Management

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* Location:

** Fully remote (EST/CST time zones) for straight contract, must relocate to Cincinatti, OH within six to nine months if looking to convert from contract to full-time employment

** Pay Range:**  $60-65/hr W2 (no C2C or 1099)

** What's the Job?*
* + Defining and reviewing procurement strategy and project pipeline

+ Coordinate sourcing activities and manage analysts to achieve category goals

+ Negotiate and execute highly complex and visible contracts with suppliers

+ Lead business relationships with suppliers, foster long-term involvement and creating value

+ Develop, deepen and maintain trusted and collaborative relationships with business partners to ensure the organization is seen as a valued partner and is involved in business decisions

** What's Needed?*
* + Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Retail, CPG, or related disciplines

+ 5+ years' experience within the pertinent category

+ Ability to build impactful relationship with internal clients, key influencers to effectively execute the work

+ Advanced oral and written communication skills to formulate strategies in a complex business environment

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

** About Manpower Group, Parent Company of:*
* ** Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells*
* _Manpower

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