Indirect Sourcing Category Manager
About The Position
The Indirect Sourcing Category Manager supports strategic procurement initiatives across transportation, logistics, freight, warehousing, MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations), and other indirect spend categories. The role develops and executes category strategies, builds supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and identifies cost-saving opportunities to improve efficiency and support organizational goals. This is a 12-month contract position based onsite in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexible core hours, typically 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The advertised pay range is $55.30–$62.50 per hour. Individual compensation depends on factors including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity. Eligible benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a health spending account; transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and time off or leave.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supply chain functions.
- Experience managing indirect spend categories such as transportation, logistics, freight, warehousing, or MRO.
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
- Experience identifying and implementing cost-savings initiatives.
- Strong financial, analytical, and cost-modeling capabilities.
- Experience using spend analytics and sourcing tools.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and work cross-functionally with business stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence stakeholders while driving procurement initiatives.
Nice To Haves
- Background in roles such as Indirect Sourcing Category Manager, Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Procurement Manager, Procurement Supervisor, Procurement Analyst, Sourcing Specialist, or Supply Chain Manager.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across transportation, logistics, warehousing, freight, MRO, and other indirect spend categories.
- Develop and execute category strategies, sourcing pipelines, and cost-savings roadmaps.
- Conduct market research, supplier assessments, RFPs, RFQs, and competitive sourcing events.
- Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities that generate measurable business value.
- Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management activities.
- Build relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align sourcing activities.
- Monitor supplier performance, risk, pricing trends, and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Analyze spend data and market conditions to support sourcing decisions and category strategies.
- Provide leadership with regular updates on project status, sourcing initiatives, and realized savings.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contribution options, subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.
- Health Spending Account (HSA), subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.
- Transportation benefits, subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.
- Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.
- Time off or leave, such as PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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