Sr. Category Manager, External Talent

Sr. Category Manager External Talent

Our client is seeking a Sr. Category Manager to join their company for a 1-year contract position. The ideal candidate will have experience running or leading large-scale contingent workforce programs, ideally in a technical or consulting environment.

• Location: Remote
• Compensation: This job is expected to pay about $80-86/hr W2 plus benefits
• Client is not open to C2C

What You ll Do:

• Lead an enterprise-wide External Talent category encompassing hundreds of suppliers across non-technical contingent workers and advisor engagements.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive category strategy that drives financial value, ensures policy and regulatory compliance, and supports broader business goals.
• Define the long-term strategic direction for the External Worker and Advisor categories through forward-looking planning and market insights.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with business leaders, procurement, HR, and top-tier/niche external workforce suppliers.
• Drive innovation and efficiency in how external workers and advisors are sourced, managed, and engaged across the organization.
• Identify and act on opportunities to rationalize the supplier landscape, consolidate spend, and strengthen strategic supplier relationships.
• Optimize cost, quality, and performance by improving contract structures, rate management, and risk mitigation processes.
• Ensure invoice accuracy and audit readiness through disciplined supplier governance and compliance oversight.
• Implement supplier performance management and strategic sourcing initiatives to streamline operations and unlock economies of scale.

What Gets You the Job:

• Bachelor s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, PhD) or equivalent practical experience strongly preferred.
• 7 years of experience in sourcing, category management, procurement, or consulting, with a strong track record of delivering business value.
• Proven experience in managing a large global contingent workforce program is preferred
• 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.

If we are still actively screening for this role, our AI Recruiter, Avery will email you to schedule a virtual meeting to learn more about your background.

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