Global Category Manager- IT Service (Only W2 Position c)

Overview

On Site
$60 - $70
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Aerospace
Business Cases
Cost-benefit Analysis
Microsoft Excel
People Management
Procurement
Reporting
Strategic Management
Supply Chain Management
Technical Drafting
Engineering
Buyer
Category Manager
mitigation

Job Details

Title: Global Category Manager- IT Service (Only W2 Position)

Duration: 12+ Months

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Top Priority Skills:
Bachelor s Degree (Business, Supply Chain Management ideal) minimum with 7 years of experience
Needs to be able to come in and manage the category
If someone has experience as a Buyer or Category Manager, but a Bachelor s in a different field, manager will consider
Must be an independent contributor someone who will come in and take charge
Quick learner
Will manage IT for first 12 weeks, and then jump into Test in early 2026
Any aerospace or IT experience would be great, automotive is good too
Social skills, cross-functional leadership, teamwork
This person won t be managing people, everyone is an independent contributor

Basic Requirements:
Associates degree in Business, Engineering, or other discipline and 7+ years of experience, OR
Bachelor s degree in Business, Engineering, or other discipline and 5+ years of experience OR
Master s degree in Business, Engineering, or discipline and 3+ years of experience, OR
JD/PhD, OR
9+ years of experience in lieu of a degree

Job Description:
Effective management of supplier relationships and strategic direction of partners and suppliers, which includes being accountable for managing issues that require escalation, conflict resolution, driving and improving in-contract supplier performance, and reporting out on KPIs to procurement.
Lead complex negotiations through planning, performing cost analysis, drafting of contracts and creating business cases to maximize the value proposition across all major categories.
Responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining relevant integrated commodity/category supplier strategies that have a clear vision and a strategic framework for the designated commodity which requires understanding of the commodity landscape, associated risks, and ability to conduct long term planning.
Manage the identification, assessment, and mitigation of commercial risks within the supply chain to ensure continuity and resilience.
Manage & lead a team of buyer(s) to excel in their strategic tasks by fostering skill development and achieving superior outcomes for the business

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