Category Manager - Indirect (IT & Facilities)

TL;DR

Category Manager - Indirect (IT & Facilities) (Procurement): Managing sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance for IT and Facilities categories with an accent on cost savings and policy compliance. Focus on developing multi-year category strategies, executing RFx activities, and optimizing the P2P lifecycle using Coupa.

Location: Based in Libertyville, IL with an onsite requirement of 4 days per week

Salary: $120,000 - $135,000 yearly

Company

A global company dedicated to making life more rewarding and dignified through specialized healthcare solutions.

What you will do

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for IT hardware, software, and facilities management.
• Lead RFx activities (RFI/RFP/RFQ), negotiations, and total cost modeling.
• Draft and manage contracts incorporating SLAs, KPIs, and security requirements.
• Manage supplier performance and governance for IT and Facilities categories.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies using Coupa and SAP.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5-8 years of related experience in procurement or sourcing.
• Experience with IT or Facilities category management.
• Proficiency with P2P systems such as Coupa or SAP.

Nice to have

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Information Technology.
• Experience with SAP HANA S4.
• Coupa Platform Certification.
• Project Management Certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base pay and participation in the hirify.global Bonus Plan.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with safe harbor matching contributions.
• Paid time off including 11 holidays and service-based vacation.
• Education and adoption assistance programs.