Associate Category Manager, Technology

Location: Hybrid role based at the headquarters near Portland, Oregon, United States; onsite four days per week. Travel of up to 10% may be required.

Company

hirify.global is a global sportswear company with a procurement organization supporting its brands and regions.

What you will do

• Support the development and execution of technology category strategies, multi-year plans, sourcing roadmaps, and savings targets.
• Analyze spend data, supplier performance, market intelligence, industry trends, cost drivers, and supplier capabilities.
• Support supplier segmentation, governance, scorecards, business reviews, and continuous improvement activities.
• Lead sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations through the procurement lifecycle.
• Build partnerships with stakeholders across functions, brands, and regions while providing procurement and supplier insights.
• Share procurement knowledge, support training, improve processes, and promote procurement best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in category management, procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or a related category-specific role.
• Knowledge of assigned categories, suppliers, market dynamics, industry trends, and emerging opportunities.
• Experience with category strategy development, business planning, strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and procurement processes.
• Strong analytical, data management, communication, presentation, project management, organizational, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with procurement technologies, ERP systems, supplier management tools, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office.

Culture & Benefits

• Regular full-time employment with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending, and health savings account benefits.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee assistance, wellness benefits, employee discounts, and a generous time-off program.
• Collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement, problem-solving, and business results.