Senior Category Manager Professional Services (Contract)

Location: Remote (California preferred) with occasional travel to Oakland, CA

Duration: Long-term consulting engagement (approximately 12 months).

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Category Manager to support a large public-sector client on a strategic consulting engagement.

Responsibilities

Develop category strategies for Professional Services with an emphasis on Insurance, Risk Services, and Financial Services.
Analyze spend and identify strategic sourcing opportunities.
Partner with executive stakeholders to understand business needs and align procurement strategies.
Guide strategic sourcing initiatives and RFP processes.
Manage supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

10+ years of Strategic Sourcing or Category Management experience.
Experience managing Professional Services categories (Insurance, Risk, Financial Services preferred).
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
Ability to influence executive stakeholders and work independently in a complex enterprise environment.

If you have a proven track record in enterprise category management and enjoy solving complex sourcing challenges, we'd like to hear from you.

Senior Category Manager Professional Services (Contract)

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