Category Manager in Minneapolis, MN or Denver, CO (Hybrid) Job at HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm, Denver, CO

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  • HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm
  • Denver, CO

Job Description

Job Title: Category Manager (Contract)

Location: Minneapolis, MN or Denver, CO (preferred) (Hybrid)

Duration: 06 months

Job Description:

Primary Role (IT Focused)

  • Support transformational IT projects (Customer Information System, SAP S/4, other initiatives).
  • Lead contract negotiations, vendor management, and sourcing for complex technology projects.

Secondary Role (Conditional, ~6 months)

  • Provide support for Wind Projects.
  • Manage contracts and regulatory/tax-driven projects with quick turnaround timelines.

Typical Day

  • Engage with IT stakeholders on transformation projects.
  • Conduct contract negotiations and vendor management.
  • Support ongoing projects with minimal ramp-up time.
  • Potential vendor or client site visits.

Work Environment / Team Culture

  • Collaborative, cross-functional environment.
  • High degree of independence expected.
  • Senior-level role with influence on leadership.

Travel

  • Occasional vendor or client visits (reimbursable).

Candidate Profile

Top Technical Skills (Required)

  • 10+ years IT sourcing/contracting experience.
  • Strong background in SAP contracting and utility-based IT projects.
  • Contract negotiations and vendor management.
  • Experience with Customer Information Systems (CIS).
  • Wind contracts and regulatory knowledge (for secondary role).

Non-Technical Skills

  • Strong leadership and influencing ability.
  • Communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience & Background

  • Minimum 10 years IT contracting/sourcing experience.
  • Utility industry experience preferred.
  • Experience with multi-vendor environments and systems integrator services (nice to have).

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) preferred.

Position Summary

  • The Category Manager drives category strategy and execution for complex, high-impact categories. This includes developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, mitigating risks, and ensuring ongoing supplier performance.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement category strategies to optimize cost and operations.
  • Conduct supply, demand, market, and cost analyses.
  • Lead sourcing events, supplier qualification, and selection.
  • Manage supplier relationships with a focus on performance, quality, and cost efficiency.
  • Lead negotiations and resolve disputes with suppliers.
  • Administer contracts, ensuring compliance and minimizing risk.
  • Create and manage project plans aligned with sourcing and business initiatives.
  • Drive continuous improvement in supply chain and business processes.

Minimum Requirements

  • 5+ years in sourcing, purchasing, or logistics.
  • 2+ years in contract formation, negotiation, and project management preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sourcing/purchasing systems.
  • Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and customer service skills.
  • CPSM certification preferred.
  • Frequent participation in cross-functional meetings.

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office,

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