Category Manager

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY :

This role involves managing supplier relationships, leading complex negotiations, and developing long-term commodity and category strategies. The Category Manager will oversee strategic sourcing initiatives, drive supplier performance, and ensure business continuity by mitigating supply chain risks. The position requires a highly independent, results-driven individual capable of quickly adapting to changing priorities and collaborating cross-functionally. The role will cover a 12-week leave initially, with responsibilities transitioning from IT to Test in early 2026.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Effectively manage supplier relationships and set strategic direction for partners and suppliers.
• Resolve escalated supplier issues, manage conflict, and drive performance improvements through KPI reporting.
• Lead complex negotiations including cost analysis, contract drafting, and business case creation to maximize value.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain integrated commodity / category supplier strategies with a long-term strategic framework.
• Assess and mitigate commercial risks within the supply chain to ensure business continuity and resilience.
• Conduct market analysis to understand commodity landscapes, risks, and trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with business goals.
• Manage and mentor buyer(s) to enhance their strategic capabilities and deliver superior business outcomes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : Bachelors Degree

Company Description

Compunnel Inc., established in 1994; is a leading provider of Staffing, IT / Software, e-Learning / Training, Business Intelligence, and Cloud Solutions. A leader in contingent and permanent workforce solutions, we also provide temp-to-hire staffing, project-based / SOW staffing, and payroll services to our esteemed clientele which includes Fortune 500 companies of diverse industry segments. Ranked as one of the largest staffing firms in the US which is our primary service market; we also have a significant presence in Europe and Asia. As a national service provider in the US, we are serving our customers all major states and regions; thereby generating numerous job opportunities for prospective employees in their preferred locations of choice.

We have witnessed multi-fold YOY growth, and continuously adding a large pool of talented resources to our employee base every year. Our extensive experience in hiring professionals of multiple in-demand skill sets (IT, Engineering, Healthcare, Admin-Clerical, Finance, Professional, Light Industrial, etc.) further makes Compunnel a wider and preferred platform for people to pursue their careers in the US. We welcome people from all walks of life and cultures, and we support workforce diversity by providing equal employment opportunities to people without any discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, national / ethnic region, disability, or any other basis.

Company Description

Compunnel Inc., established in 1994; is a leading provider of Staffing, IT / Software, e-Learning / Training, Business Intelligence, and Cloud Solutions. A leader in contingent and permanent workforce solutions, we also provide temp-to-hire staffing, project-based / SOW staffing, and payroll services to our esteemed clientele which includes Fortune 500 companies of diverse industry segments. Ranked as one of the largest staffing firms in the US which is our primary service market; we also have a significant presence in Europe and Asia. As a national service provider in the US, we are serving our customers all major states and regions; thereby generating numerous job opportunities for prospective employees in their preferred locations of choice.\r\n\r\nWe have witnessed multi-fold YOY growth, and continuously adding a large pool of talented resources to our employee base every year. Our extensive experience in hiring professionals of multiple in-demand skill sets (IT, Engineering, Healthcare, Admin-Clerical, Finance, Professional, Light Industrial, etc.) further makes Compunnel a wider and preferred platform for people to pursue their careers in the US. We welcome people from all walks of life and cultures, and we support workforce diversity by providing equal employment opportunities to people without any discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, national / ethnic region, disability, or any other basis.