Gap Inc. Category Manager II, Procurement - Contingent Labor & Professional Services

About Gap Inc.

Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.

This simple idea — that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms — is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly?

Join our team.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Procurement, the Category Manager II, Procurement - Contingent Labor and Professional Services will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of the assigned categories. This role operates with a high level of independence, providing strategic influence across HR, Finance, Legal, and IT stakeholders while optimizing supplier value and minimizing risk. It involves working closely with the Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Vendor Management System (VMS) in support of the Contingent Labor program.

This role supports Gap Inc s Next Gen Procurement Transformation, advancing cross-functional engagement and shaping the future of Procurement.

The Category Manager II will engage and establish partnerships across Gap and suppliers to collaborate, influence, and be a creative thought partner that consistently delivers value. This role should lead and inspire by focusing on the development, implementation, and execution of sourcing strategies and processes across Procurement, to enable a competitive advantage and maximize the functional ROI for Gap Inc.

What You ll Do

Value Capture - Accountable for development and execution of category strategies for the Contingent Labor and Professional Services categories. Responsible for achieving procurement savings targets (P&L, Capital and Non-P&L) for this category. Create and manage a multi-year pipeline of projects that deliver value year over year. Seek industry best practices and innovative solutions to advance procurement value creation. Manage staffing supplier relationships, including performance management and contract negotiations.

Lead advanced sourcing strategies including benchmarking, rate governance, and value tracking across contingent labor and SOW-based tech services. Partner with Finance and business leaders to forecast category spend and drive multi-year cost optimization plans.

Sourcing Rigor - Promote a competitive bid culture for Contingent Labor and Professional Services projects by applying advanced levers and driving a strategic shift in how the team works.

Category Management - Develop deep category strategies with a focus on actionable multi-year sourcing strategies. Build and develop high-performing category management teams. Own staffing supplier relationships, including performance management and contract negotiations.

• Govern end-to-end lifecycle of SOWs, including intake, negotiation, milestone structure, and compliance reviews for deliverable-based engagements. Collaborate with HR to align category strategy with total workforce planning and internal talent priorities.

Procurement Technology and Advanced Sourcing Capabilities - Strong understanding and experience with procurement technology (VMS, spend analytics, sourcing, eAuction, CLM) to enable efficient ways of working. Develop and maintain spend analytics, category segmentation and supplier profiling to enable opportunity mining and category management. Analyze and leverage supplier spend data across segmented spend categories.

• Build and strengthen strategic relationships — partner across functions and with senior internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and colleagues to drive results and facilitate complex change management.
• Leverage strong influencing skills — balance speed and priorities while proactively considering new alternatives and driving critical thinking to optimize results.
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