Category Manager II (Strategic Sourcing) - Global Procurement

Job#: 3035802

Job Description:

Category Manager II (Strategic Sourcing) - Global Procurement

• Duration: 12-month contract with potential for extension or conversion
• Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
• Work Environment: Collaborative, cross-functional, global team

Are you a strategic sourcing leader who thrives on driving impact at scale? This is an opportunity to own and shape sourcing strategy across a high-visibility, global category with significant spend and influence.

We're looking for a Category Manager who can move beyond tactical execution and truly own end-to-end category strategy-partnering with stakeholders, optimizing supplier performance, and delivering measurable business outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Own and execute end-to-end category strategy across a high-spend portfolio ($50M+)
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFPs, negotiations, and supplier selection
• Manage and optimize supplier relationships and performance
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to drive cost savings, efficiency, and innovation
• Leverage data to inform decisions and improve category performance and outcomes
• Contribute to process improvements and procurement transformation initiatives

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of strategic sourcing or category management experience
• Experience executing sourcing strategies at a country, regional, or global level
• Proven ability to own category strategy, not just support buying activities
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Background in a large, fast-paced environment (tech or similarly complex organizations)
• Familiarity with procurement systems and tools
• Exposure to international sourcing and supplier networks

Why This Role Stands Out

• Own a high-impact category with significant spend and visibility
• Influence procurement strategy across multiple regions and business partners
• Work alongside a highly collaborative, global team
• Gain exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• Help shape the future of procurement innovation and digital transformation

Who Will Thrive Here

You're someone who:

• Thinks strategically and operates with ownership and accountability
• Is comfortable working across global teams and time zones
• Enjoys influencing decisions and driving measurable results
• Brings a solutions-oriented mindset to complex sourcing challenges

Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is between $30.00 and $40.00 per hour. Specific benefits available to contract employees may be discussed during the application process.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Houston, TX, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

May 26, 2026

Pay Range:

$30 - $40 per hour

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