Job Title: Procurement Category Manager (Remote - California Based)

Employment Type: Contract (5 Months)

Compensation: $75–$85 per hour

Duration: August 2025 – January 2026

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager for a 5-month assignment through the end of January 2026. This is a fully remote position open to candidates located in California. You will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships across a broad range of categories including technology, facilities, HR, consulting, accounting, and other global services.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing

• Develop global sourcing strategies across multiple categories.
• Lead RFP/RFQ processes and supplier selection using cross-functional teams.
• Negotiate master agreements, SOWs, and change orders, balancing legal, financial, and business needs.
• Conduct cost analyses, benchmark pricing, and advise business units on ROI and market trends.
• Provide category-specific contract expertise and sourcing recommendations.
• Evaluate and challenge single-source requests to ensure competitiveness.

Category Management

• Develop and implement category strategies that align with company goals.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned categories.
• Educate stakeholders on procurement strategy, policy, and market best practices.
• Lead regular strategy sessions with internal clients.

Supplier Management

• Oversee supplier performance and manage risk.
• Resolve contract disputes and performance issues.
• Conduct and lead supplier reviews, improvement initiatives, and ad-hoc reporting.

Contract Management

• Ensure contract terms reflect negotiated pricing and deliverables.
• Standardize contract lifecycle and sourcing processes.
• Support contract execution and retention through electronic signature tools.
• Provide regular reporting and issue escalation as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience in category management or strategic sourcing.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract formulation skills.
• Expertise in sourcing tools (e.g., COUPA).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred:

• MBA or professional certifications such as Certified Purchasing Manager.
• Experience supporting high-growth, fast-paced environments or public companies.
• Prior exposure to strategic sourcing across multiple spend categories.
• Familiarity with labor law, IP risk, and contract compliance processes.

Additional Details

• This role requires the ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates should be comfortable interfacing with C-level stakeholders and presenting performance metrics and strategy recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are essential.

If you meet the above qualifications and are excited by the opportunity to drive procurement strategy in a global setting, we encourage you to apply today.

Benefits: Use this link bit.ly/4cGUQSh to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge’s temporary employees. From time to time Eastridge’s clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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