Procurement Category Manager, Subcontractor Services

Procurement Category Manager, Subcontractor Services

Employment Type

Regular - Full time  Department  Administration  # of openings  1
The Category Manager, Subcontractor Services is responsible for governing subcontractor spend across the organization by maintaining commercial agreements, managing supplier rate cards within Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), and approving subcontractor purchase orders in accordance with Procurement policies, Schedule of Authority (SOA), and approved commercial terms.
The role serves as the primary Procurement authority for subcontractor categories, ensuring pricing compliance, supplier performance, spend visibility, and adherence to negotiated agreements. The Category Manager acts as a strategic business partner to Operations, Finance, and Project teams while driving cost optimization and commercial governance.
The expected annual salary for this position is in the range of $95,000 - $105,000 based on the richness and diversity of the candidate's experience, training, skills, and internal equity. The final hourly rate may vary depending on the successful candidate's profile.
YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:  Subcontractor PO Approval & Governance   Review and approve subcontractor purchase orders on behalf of Procurement.
Validate that requested rates align with approved supplier agreements and D365 rate cards.
Ensure compliance with Schedule of Authority (SOA) requirements and delegated approval limits.
Verify appropriate supplier selection based on approved vendor strategies.
Monitor and prevent policy circumvention through PO splitting or unauthorized pricing.
Escalate non-compliant requests to Procurement leadership as required.
Support implementation and enforcement of category-based approval workflows within D365.
D365 Rate Card Administration   Maintain all subcontractor pricing structures within Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Create and manage activity-based rate cards by supplier, region, and service category.
Update pricing following contract renewals, negotiations, or market adjustments.
Ensure D365 catalog items accurately reflect approved services and unit rates.
Coordinate with Operations and Finance to ensure proper coding and reporting structures.
Validate system pricing against executed agreements and approved amendments.
Lead development, negotiation, renewal, and maintenance of subcontractor agreements.
Ensure all contracts contain appropriate commercial, insurance, legal, safety, and compliance requirements.
Track agreement expiration dates and renewal requirements.
Maintain contract repository and associated documentation.
Support Legal and Risk Management during contract reviews.
Ensure commercial terms are properly reflected within D365 purchasing processes.
Category Management & Strategic Sourcing   Develop and execute subcontractor category strategies.
Analyze spend, market trends, and supplier performance.
Identify consolidation, rebate, and savings opportunities.
Support RFP, RFQ, and vendor qualification activities.
Establish preferred supplier programs by region and service type.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve cost visibility and procurement efficiency.
Performance, Reporting & Analytics   Monitor subcontractor spend against budgets and negotiated agreements.
Develop category performance dashboards and KPI reporting.
Analyze supplier utilization, pricing trends, and compliance metrics.
Support monthly and quarterly business reviews with key suppliers.
Provide recommendations for pricing optimization and supplier rationalization.
THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
Professional designation…