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# Category Manager Information Technology

- **Company:** Aston Carter
- **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $72,900.0 - $109,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Procurement Software, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/mn/minneapolis/8e9b57cb-82f8-4d90-971b-e6a186d7b94f

## About the Role

Market Trend
Team Oriented
Mental Health
Cost Reduction
Market Analysis
Project Proposals
Project Management
Influencing Skills
Quality Monitoring
Strategic Sourcing
Technical Training
Pricing Strategies
Supplier Management
Category Management
Time Off Management
Medical Prescription
Contract Negotiation
Supply Chain Management
Construction Management
Total Cost Of Ownership
Manufacturing Engineering
Verbal Communication Skills
Supplier Performance Management
Supplier Relationship Management, * Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or a related field

 + Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, and experience will also be considered
 * Minimum of 4 years of procurement, sourcing, category management, or IT procurement experience
 * Experience managing vendor and supplier relationships
 * Strong negotiation and strategic sourcing skills
 * Experience developing sourcing strategies and supporting contract negotiations
 * Excellent organizational, planning, and project management abilities
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills
 * Ability to influence stakeholders and drive results across cross-functional teams
 * Valid driver's license

Preferred Experience

 * IT procurement or IT category management experience
 * Knowledge of purchasing processes, procurement best practices, and supplier management
 * Experience with market analysis, cost reduction initiatives, and spend management
 * Exposure to construction, manufacturing, engineering, or project-based environments

## Description

Planning
Operations
Leadership
Mentorship
Innovation
Purchasing
Accounting
Negotiation
Procurement
Forecasting
Construction, Are you an experienced procurement or sourcing professional looking to make an impact with a growing organization? We are seeking an IT Category Specialist II to support strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier management efforts within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, analyzing market trends, and partnering with internal stakeholders to drive sourcing strategies that deliver value. You'll play a key role in supporting business growth by optimizing costs, improving supplier performance, and enhancing overall supply chain efficiency., As an IT Category Specialist II, you'll help develop and execute sourcing strategies that improve cost efficiency, supplier performance, and overall procurement effectiveness., * Support the development and execution of category sourcing strategies for assigned IT-related spend categories

 * Partner with internal stakeholders across engineering, operations, and business teams to understand procurement needs and business requirements
 * Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors
 * Assist with supplier performance reviews, monitoring quality, delivery, and service levels
 * Support contract negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives to achieve cost savings and operational efficiencies
 * Develop supplier profiles, negotiate commercial terms, and evaluate Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
 * Help establish pricing strategies for project proposals and support financial reviews and forecasting activities
 * Monitor market trends, supplier capacity, pricing fluctuations, and industry developments that may impact sourcing decisions
 * Track commodity and market-driven cost changes while helping identify mitigation and recovery strategies
 * Provide reporting, analysis, and recommendations to leadership and project teams
 * Lead by example through collaboration, mentorship, and strong business partnership