Category Manager

Lakewood, Colorado

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Type: Contract

Experience: 0

Category: Other

Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Brand: Joulé

Compensation Range: 55.00 Per Hour

Job ID: 342934

Date Posted: 10/31/2025

Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/r7RqrN


Job Title: Category Manager
Location: Lakewood, CO (hybrid or remote capabilites)
Hours/Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM
Compensation: $55.00-$70.00/hour (based on experience)
Type: 6-month Contract, potential to extend

Overview
The Category Manager will lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category strategy development to support multiple business functions. This is an onsite position in Lakewood, CO, supporting a collaborative, high-performance team with global interfaces. The environment values initiative, communication, and strategic thinking.

This role requires a highly analytical, organized, and proactive professional capable of managing complex procurement projects in a continuous improvement environment. The position supports one of the most stable and impactful divisions of the business, overseeing critical blood donation and separation products that directly contribute to saving lives.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute long-term category strategies that align with organizational objectives
  • Manage sourcing, planning, and supplier relationships with a focus on cost optimization and compliance
  • Collaborate with internal departments (IT, HR, Marketing, Sales, Facilities, Supply Chain, Engineering) to identify sourcing efficiencies and process improvement opportunities
  • Conduct spend analysis to enhance supplier performance and reduce total cost of ownership
  • Ensure compliance with all legal and corporate requirements, including JSOX
  • Manage SAP Master Data and provide input to SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) activities
  • Prepare and execute RFx processes, evaluate supplier proposals, and make data-driven selection decisions
  • Develop and implement negotiation strategies in partnership with Business and Legal teams
  • Support supplier development initiatives through assessments, certifications, and continuous improvement activities
  • Maintain an in-depth understanding of category trends, market conditions, global supply chain dynamics, and cost drivers

Qualifications
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, or a related field
  • Proven ability to develop and implement category strategies across multiple functions
  • Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in PC applications and procurement tools (Excel, SAP, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
  • Experience working cross-functionally to influence outcomes and drive results

 

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