IT Category Manager_Hybrid WFH_(Madison,WI)

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$70 - $75 per hour

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IT Category Manager_Hybrid WFH_(Madison

WI)

Job Details

Job Title: IT Category Manager (1 year contract+)

Anticipated Start Date: January 5th
Location: Preferred hybrid (3 days onsite) in Madison, WI; Milwaukee, Chicago, Iowa, or Minnesota.
Duration: 12 months, with likely conversion to FTE or additional extensions

Role Overview

The IT Category Manager will lead strategic sourcing and category management for IT-related spend, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, IT professional services, hardware, and telecom. This role focuses on strategy development and execution, not just transactional RFP work. The consultant will partner with IT and business stakeholders to optimize spend, mitigate risk, and align sourcing strategies with organizational goals during a dynamic period of change.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement category strategies for IT categories (professional services, hardware, telecom).

Collaborate with IT stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with enterprise delivery models.

Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships to achieve cost savings and risk mitigation.

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and manage RFx processes for high-complexity categories.

Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency.

Drive savings initiatives and maintain a pipeline aligned with procurement targets.

Ensure compliance with category governance and procurement policies.

Present strategies and results to internal stakeholders and leadership.

Manage multiple projects with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or Business.

7+ years of experience in IT category management, procurement, or related fields.

Proven experience managing IT categories (professional services, managed services, consulting).

Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to work independently and make decisions with limited information.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Background in organizational sourcing transformation or change management.

Familiarity with global process outsourcing.

Ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.

Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting .

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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