Senior Strategic Category Manager (IT - Contingent Labor)

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior Strategic Category Manager (IT - Contingent Labor) for a contract assignment with one of our premier Management Consulting clients. It would be highly preferable if the individual is located in either the Miramar/Fort Lauderdale/Miami, Boston, or NYC locations although the work will primarily be remote. This individual should have experience running large-scale, global contingent labor programs with a focus on IT Talent sourcing, in excess of $100MM yearly spend. This will be supporting a demanding, complex, and highly innovative environment with current/future human talent needed across the board.

Responsibilities :

• As Senior Category Manager for External Talent Category (e.g. Tech External Worker (EW) and Advisor), you will lead a high-impact, enterprise-wide portfolio encompassing hundreds of suppliers across a diverse external worker and advisor supplier domain. You will be accountable for shaping and executing a comprehensive category strategy that supports the firm's broader business objectives, driving financial value, ensuring regulatory and policy compliance, advancing sustainable procurement practices, and enhancing the colleague's experience.
• Define the long-term direction of the Tech EW and Advisor categories by developing forward-looking plans, building strong cross-functional partnerships, and fostering relationships with top-tier and niche external workers providers.
• Drive innovation and efficiency in how the firm sources and manages external worker and advisor engagements, particularly in complex or high-risk areas-ensuring that supplier relationships deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with global and local business leaders to identify and act on opportunities to rationalize the supplier landscape, expand strategic partnerships, and optimize costs without compromising quality, performance, or client satisfaction. A strong focus will be placed on risk mitigation, improving contract structures, and ensuring invoice accuracy and audit readiness.
• Through disciplined supplier performance management and strategic sourcing initiatives, you will streamline procurement operations, reduce complexity, and unlock economies of scale. You will also serve as a key knowledge hub-building and leveraging relationships with industry experts, peer organizations, and suppliers to continuously enhance the firm's category management capabilities and bring best-in-class thinking into procurement decisions
• Your work will drive the evolution to a scalable and sustainable strategy that continuously unlocks value through supplier relationship management, operational efficiencies and financial impact that empowers the Firm to scale and innovate effectively.

Required Skills :

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7 years of experience in sourcing, category management, procurement, or consulting, with a strong track record of delivering business value.
• Proven ability to assess complex problems, synthesize insights, and drive data-backed decisions. Skilled in creating and interpreting analytical outputs, including Excel models and category performance reports.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to a variety of audiences and seniority levels. Comfortable presenting to and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Ability to produce high-quality deliverables, including PowerPoint presentations, sourcing documentation, contract summaries, and other written materials that support decision-making.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, balance long- and short-term goals, and see initiatives through from concept to execution.
• Strong time management and attention to detail in a dynamic, fast paced, and often autonomous work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive structured processes and deliver consistent, repeatable outcomes.
• Adept at building trusted relationships across functions, geographies, and levels of seniority.
• Ability to influence without authority and work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Embraces a collaborative, non-hierarchical approach and fosters a culture of mutual respect and accountability.
• Senior Presence and Toolkit: Demonstrated credible leadership, analytics, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills
• Strong Influencer with Collaborative Style: Ability to offer new ideas, constructively challenge conventional wisdom, and work collaboratively.
• Excellent Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Proven ability to analyze problems, make wise recommendations, and lead analysis and reporting of key metrics
• Outstanding Communication and Proactivity: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information effectively to senior leaders and stakeholders
• Ability to Build Strong Relationships: Establish trust with colleagues across geographies, roles, and levels, and maintain a non-hierarchical approach with strong influencing capabilities.
• Entrepreneurial Energy and Commitment: Passion for taking on new challenges, with a commitment to the firm's mission and values.
• Strong Organizational and Process Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and drive projects to high-quality results.

Preferred Skills :

• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, PhD) or equivalent practical experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in managing a large global contingent workforce program is preferred

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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