Category Lead, Indirect Procurement Marketing & Sales

Title: Category Lead, Indirect Procurement- Marketing & Sales

Location: Lakewood, Colorado

Schedule: Monday - Friday (Hybrid or Remote Options)

Compensation: $45-$55/hr based on experience

Type: Contract

Start date: ASAP

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute strategic sourcing strategies to enhance supplier quality, cost efficiency, service levels, delivery, pricing, and compliance.

• Develop and implement RFIs/RFPs, manage supplier selection processes, and conduct supplier negotiations with cross-functional teams.

• Identify industry trends and streamline processes by researching best practices and category insights.

• Drive category-based negotiation strategies and manage supplier risks with stakeholder alignment.

• Utilize spend data to identify sourcing opportunities and develop sub-category plans.

• Monitor category performance, ensuring savings goals and balanced spend portfolios.

• Build strong relationships across the company and drive supplier performance improvements.

• Prepare ROI-based business cases and secure approvals for cost-saving proposals.

• Ensure compliance with legal, financial, and procurement policies.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in procurement or category management within a large, multinational company.

• Proven expertise in managing spend categories, including marketing, sales, and professional services.

• Skilled in leading RFx processes, supplier management, and category ownership.

• Strong understanding of sourcing and category management concepts, contracts, and contract management.

• Ability to analyze financial data and develop data-driven category strategies.

• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, continuous improvement environment.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.