Indirect Sourcing Category Manager

Indirect Sourcing Category Manager

Location:

Eden Prairie, MN (Onsite)

Schedule:

Monday-Friday | Flexible core hours (typically 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Duration: 12 Month Contract

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Indirect Sourcing Category Manager to support strategic procurement initiatives focused on transportation, logistics, freight, warehousing, MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations), and other indirect spend categories.

This role is ideal for a sourcing professional who enjoys building supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and partnering with stakeholders to deliver measurable business impact. You'll play a key role in driving procurement strategies that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support long-term organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

+ Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across transportation, logistics, warehousing, freight, MRO, and other indirect spend categories.

+ Develop and execute category strategies, sourcing pipelines, and cost-savings roadmaps.

+ Conduct market research, supplier assessments, RFPs, RFQs, and competitive sourcing events.

+ Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities that generate measurable business value.

+ Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management activities.

+ Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and drive sourcing alignment.

+ Monitor supplier performance, risk, pricing trends, and continuous improvement opportunities.

+ Analyze spend data and market conditions to support sourcing decisions and category strategies.

+ Provide regular updates to leadership regarding project status, sourcing initiatives, and realized savings.

Required Qualifications

+ 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supply chain functions.

+ Experience managing indirect spend categories such as:

+ Transportation

+ Logistics

+ Freight

+ Warehousing

+ MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations)

+ Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.

+ Experience identifying and implementing cost-savings initiatives.

+ Strong financial, analytical, and cost-modeling capabilities.

+ Experience utilizing spend analytics and sourcing tools.

+ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and work cross-functionally with business stakeholders.

Preferred Backgrounds

Candidates with experience in any of the following roles are encouraged to apply:

+ Indirect Sourcing Category Manager

+ Category Manager

+ Strategic Sourcing Manager

+ Procurement Manager

+ Procurement Supervisor

+ Procurement Analyst

+ Sourcing Specialist

+ Supply Chain Manager

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?

+ High-visibility role with significant impact on enterprise-wide cost savings initiatives.

+ Opportunity to own strategic sourcing projects from strategy development through implementation.

+ Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional partnerships.

+ Ability to influence supplier strategy, procurement performance, and operational efficiency.

+ Exposure to multiple indirect spend categories and complex sourcing initiatives.

+ Professional environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and career growth.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong sourcing and procurement experience who thrives on identifying opportunities for improvement, negotiating favorable supplier agreements, and delivering measurable results. They possess excellent communication skills, strong business acumen, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders while driving successful procurement initiatives.

If you are interested please send me an email with your most up to date resume: destcox

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Eden Prairie, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.30 - $62.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
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