Strategic Category Manager, Sourcing

A leading procurement consultancy is seeking a Category Sourcing Manager to develop sourcing strategies for corporate indirect services. The role includes negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have a BA/BS degree, with an MBA preferred, and must possess experience in strategic sourcing,...

Vizient, Inc. in Chicago, IL, seeks a strategic sourcing professional to lead category strategies and supplier negotiations, driving value for clients.You will analyze spend data, collaborate with clinicians and value analysis teams, and support contract execution to improve quality and cost outcomes. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in sourcing or category...

Vizient, Inc. seeks a Category Management Director to lead category strategies and complex sourcing initiatives across portfolios.You will act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, guide value analysis discussions, and shape contracting approaches with suppliers while aligning with Vizient's strategic objectives. You will manage cross-functional teams,...

Confidential is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead sourcing and category management for employee benefits and HR‑related services in Chicago. The role focuses on delivering savings and optimizing supplier performance across health and welfare programs, retirement and benefits administration, and wellness initiatives.You will partner...

JLL in Chicago is seeking a Category Manager - Hard Services to develop and manage category strategies across technical areas such as MEP, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety. You will lead supplier relationships, enable cost and performance improvements, and report to stakeholders.You will collaborate with internal teams to drive procurement...

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager for External Manufacturing in Accelerator to develop regional sourcing strategies and lead supplier partnerships that drive growth, innovation, and resilience. You will oversee multi-year sourcing programs, negotiate complex contracts, and collaborate across functions to...

Vizient is seeking a strategic Category Management Director to lead category portfolios, drive value-based sourcing, and align contracting with client priorities. You will advise stakeholders across clinicians, executives, and suppliers, shaping strategies and spend optimization.You will manage complex sourcing initiatives, mentor team members, and apply...

When you're the best, we're the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel...

We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead sourcing and category management initiatives across employee benefits and workforce-related service categories.The successful candidate will have a strong background in supplier management, strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, and category strategy development within employee benefits and...