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Category Manager

Mondo
Northbrook, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 4/7/2026 CLOSED ON 4/12/2026

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Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K

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Job Description:

Responsible for leading strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives across enterprise technology categories, including software, hardware, and IT services.



Day-to-Day Responsibilities:



  • Manage global IT procurement categories including SaaS, hardware, and professional services

  • Lead end-to-end sourcing lifecycle (RFx, negotiations, contract execution)

  • Negotiate enterprise-level software agreements and renewals

  • Build and manage supplier relationships to optimize cost and performance

  • Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders on sourcing strategy

  • Drive supplier consolidation and cost-saving initiatives

  • Ensure compliance with sourcing policies and governance

  • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and process improvements



Requirements:


Must-Haves:



  • 5 years of IT sourcing/category management experience

  • Strong experience negotiating enterprise SaaS/software contracts

  • Experience managing RFx processes and vendor negotiations

  • Knowledge of IT procurement across software, hardware, and services

  • Strong stakeholder management experience (including senior leadership)

  • Financial analysis and spend data analysis experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, IT, or related field



Nice-to-Haves:



  • Experience negotiating with major vendors (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft, Salesforce, ServiceNow)

  • Experience with IT consulting vendors (e.g., Client, Infosys)

  • CPM, CPSM, or PMP certification

  • Advanced Excel skills



For Managers:

This role fulfills the need for strategic leadership in IT procurement, focusing on cost optimization and supplier relationship management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in negotiating software contracts and managing procurement processes.



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Salary : $45 - $53

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