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Senior Category Manager

Kforce Inc.

  • Northbrook, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • $65–$85
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Skills

  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Business Supportunmatched
  • Candidate Sourcingunmatched
  • Category Developmentunmatched
  • Category Managementunmatched
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)unmatched
  • Cloud Computingunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Contract Negotiationunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Expense Analysisunmatched
  • IBM Product Familyunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • Oracleunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Process Managementunmatched
  • Procurement Strategyunmatched
  • Professional Servicesunmatched
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)unmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Salesforce.comunmatched
  • ServiceNowunmatched
  • Short Messaging Service (SMS)unmatched
  • Software Licensesunmatched
  • Sourcing Strategyunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Supplier Optimizationunmatched
  • System Integration (SI)unmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched

Description

Kforce's client is seeking in Northbrook, IL an experienced Senior IT Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead complex technology procurement and sourcing initiatives across a diverse IT portfolio. Summary: This role requires a strategic thinker and skilled negotiator who can effectively partner with executive leadership, drive sourcing excellence, optimize supplier relationships, and deliver measurable business value through innovative procurement strategies. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background negotiating enterprise-level agreements with major technology providers such as Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, Salesforce, and ServiceNow, as well as leading consulting and professional services engagements with large systems integrators and technology service providers.

Requirements:

  • CPSM, CPM, PMP, or related professional certification
  • Experience supporting global procurement or sourcing organizations
  • Knowledge of software licensing models, cloud contracting, and enterprise technology procurement practices
  • Experience negotiating high-value, complex technology agreements with major vendors such as Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, Salesforce, and ServiceNow preferred
  • Experience negotiating consulting and staffing agreements with providers such as Accenture, Infosys, Deloitte, Cognizant, TCS, or similar organizations preferred
  • Strong understanding of sourcing best practices, supplier management, contract negotiations, and commercial terms
  • Proven track record of driving significant and sustainable cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives
  • Ability to analyze and interpret spend data to identify opportunities, support business objectives, and develop category strategies
  • Experience independently managing complex sourcing projects and solving business challenges through innovative approaches
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
  • Comfortable engaging with and presenting recommendations to senior leadership and C-suite executives
  • Strong organizational, process management, documentation, and time-management skills
  • High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality outcomes

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationNorthbrook, IL
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$65–$85
Company Size1,000 to 1,499 employees
Year Founded1962
Websitehttp://www.kforce.com/

About Company

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

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