Procurement / Category Manager- IT

Title:  Procurement/ Category Manager - IT
Type:  Direct Hire
Location:  Salisbury, MD- Onsite/Hybrid
Compensation:  $90-$130K
What you’ll do

• Build and execute category strategies that deliver total value (cost, risk, service, innovation).
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives (RFP/RFQ/RFI), supplier evaluations, and negotiations.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance metrics, and corrective action plans.
• Conduct spend analysis, market research, and benchmarking to identify opportunities.
• Partner cross-functionally with IT, Finance, Legal, and Operations to align sourcing with business needs.
• Support contract lifecycle management (terms, renewals, compliance checkpoints) and smooth handoffs to operational teams.
• Identify and escalate supplier and continuity risks; recommend mitigation plans.
• Drive continuous improvement through standardized tools and best practices (e.g., SAP Ariba).

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of IT procurement / IT sourcing experience (hardware, software, telecom, and/or IT professional services).
• Strong experience running sourcing events and negotiating supplier agreements.
• Working knowledge of contract fundamentals and supplier performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP and e-sourcing tools (SAP Ariba preferred).

Benefits

Company offers a competitive benefits package including medical/Rx, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, disability protection, FSA options, and paid time off.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions 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 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.

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