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Our client, a leading organization in the corporate services sector, is seeking a Category Manager to join their team. As a Category Manager, you will be part of the procurement department supporting vendor management and strategic sourcing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

**Job Title:** Category Manager

Pay Range:

What's the Job?

+ Manage complex vendor relationships across multiple functions including marketing, HR, legal, finance, and enterprise software categories

+ Lead end-to-end RFP processes to identify and select optimal vendors

+ Negotiate contracts and terms with vendors to achieve strategic objectives

+ Bring structure and clarity to fast-moving procurement projects

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with business goals

What's Needed?

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

+ 5–10 years of procurement or vendor management experience

+ Experience with marketing, HR, legal, finance, or enterprise software categories

+ Proven success in leading vendor negotiations and managing RFP processes

+ Strong communication skills and stakeholder management abilities

What's in it for me?

+ Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment

+ Engage in meaningful projects that impact organizational success

+ Develop your procurement expertise within a supportive team

+ Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced setting

+ Contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives that drive value

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

+ Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

+ Dental Plan

+ Vision Plan

+ Health Savings Account

+ Health Flexible Spending Account

+ Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

+ Supplemental Life Insurance

+ Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

+ Business Travel Insurance

+ 401(k), Plus Match

+ Weekly Pay

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 ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

_ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.