Category Manager

Hydrogen Group ·www.hydrogengroup.com

Location San Diego, California, USA
Work type Remote
Salary USD 70 - 80 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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Category Manager

Location: San Diego, CA (4 days onsite / 1 day WFH)

Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Duration: 2-year contract (possible conversion to FTE)

Pay Range: $70–$80/hr




Summary:

Our client is seeking a Category Manager to join their Purchasing department in San Diego, CA. This role owns a portfolio of cross-functional spend categories, driving cost reduction strategies, supplier negotiations, and total cost of ownership savings across multiple concurrent sourcing projects. The ideal candidate is a senior contracting contributor with strong RFP and negotiation experience who is comfortable engaging stakeholders across the business, Legal, Risk, and Senior Management.




Job Responsibilities:

In this role, you will manage and support a variety of strategic sourcing and category management initiatives within the Purchasing department. Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing portfolio spend and developing cost reduction strategies
  • Conducting rigorous market analyses and recommending short- and long-term sourcing opportunities
  • Providing risk/benefit analysis to support sourcing decisions
  • Leading and facilitating supplier evaluations, negotiations, and change management efforts
  • Managing cost reduction programs and transactional activities to drive total cost of ownership savings and enhanced service levels




Essential Job Duties and Job Functions:

  • Oversee a portfolio of cross-functional categories with multiple concurrent projects
  • Manage cross-functional teams to execute category-specific sourcing strategies, including development of requirements
  • Develop market intelligence for the assigned category portfolio, including supplier capabilities, competitive landscape, market trends, and factors impacting cost, price, and availability
  • Track and report on category portfolio performance and manage any portfolio modifications
  • Develop project plans for relatively complex sourcing projects
  • Establish or support the establishment of contracts for strategic purchases and large spot buys when no existing contract is in place
  • Develop and sustain processes and procedures for efficient sourcing and procurement
  • Partner closely with internal stakeholders and the Manager of Purchasing to identify and achieve category goals




Knowledge and Skills:

  • Senior-level contracting contributor with experience drafting, negotiating, assembling, and strategizing contracts and RFPs
  • Customer-focused, with the ability to speak and interact with business stakeholders, Legal, Risk, and Senior Management personnel
  • Detail-oriented
  • Proficiency in Ariba, or ability to quickly learn the Ariba system
  • Demonstrated success leading project teams to achieve quantifiable savings through various sourcing methods
  • Strong project management skills and results-oriented approach
  • First-hand working knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology
  • Knowledge of eProcurement and eSourcing systems a plus
  • Category content knowledge in Travel, IT, Facilities, and Marketing preferred
  • Strong negotiation experience with excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills




Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree required (Business or related field); MBA strongly preferred
  • 4–8 years of strategic sourcing or supply chain-related experience with a major company preferred
  • Insurance industry experience preferred; Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification a plus
  • Level III: 5–8 years of experience

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Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Category Manager role?
Hydrogen Group is hiring for the Category Manager position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Category Manager job located?
The Category Manager role with Hydrogen Group is based in San Diego, CA, US. The role is remote-friendly.
Is the Category Manager role remote?
Yes — the Category Manager position at Hydrogen Group is remote. Candidates based in US are preferred.
What does the Category Manager role pay?
Hydrogen Group lists the Category Manager role at USD 70–80 per hour.
Is the Category Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Hydrogen Group.
What experience level is the Category Manager role?
The Category Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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