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Senior Category Manager Professional Services (Contract)

UniMind Software Solutions,IncUnited States🇺🇸United StatesPosted 31 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This long-term consulting engagement offers a fantastic opportunity to shape strategic sourcing for professional services within a reputable organization, allowing you to leverage your expertise in insurance, risk, and financial services. You'll thrive here if you possess strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, enjoy independent work in a complex environment, and appreciate the flexibility of a hybrid work model. Apply today to make a significant impact and advance your category management career.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
United States
Posted
5 weeks ago
Continuous ImprovementProcurementSourcingStakeholder Management

Job Description

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.

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