Associate Category Leader

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking an Associate Category Leader for a remote opportunity.

Summary:
We are seeking an experienced procurement leader to manage category strategy and supplier performance for HR, Professional Services and Marketing. This role oversees significant indirect spend, drives cost savings, leads negotiations, and partners closely with business stakeholders.

Key Tasks:
* Develop and execute category strategies
* Lead negotiations, contract management and TCO analysis
* Manage key supplier relationships and performance
* Run RFx processes and support agreement renewals
* Identify cost-reduction and value-creation opportunities
* Partner cross-functionally on budgets, demand planning and sourcing needs
* Support continuous improvement across procurement processes

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, HR, Marketing or related field
* 5+ years of professional experience, including 3+ years in HR, Professional Services or Marketing procurement
* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
* Experience with contract terms, RFx development and indirect spend management
* Ability to work independently, influence stakeholders and manage complex projects

Why Join:
You will own a high-impact category, shape strategy, drive measurable results and work across multiple business units while contributing to a growing, modern procurement organization.

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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