Category Manager - IT

Actalent - Lakewood, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Lakewood, CO

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Category Manager - IT position at Actalent involves supporting the indirect procurement team on a contract basis. The role requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in contract negotiation and strategic sourcing, particularly within IT services, marketing, and freight. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing procurement strategies and ensuring effective project management within the supply chain team.

Requirements

• 5+ years as a Category Manager/Category Lead/Supply Chain expert
• Must have experience with Contract Negotiation within IT Services, Marketing and Freight
• Expert in Marketing Contract Negotiation
• SAP experience
• Strategic sourcing and Project Management
• Bachelor's degree
• MBA (preferred)
• Effective communication skills
• Strategic thinking
• Project management skills