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# Senior Analyst, Sourcing Category Management (Enterprise Applications/Platform)

- **Company:** Manpower
- **Location:** Cincinnati, OH, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $124,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Data Warehousing, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Data Analytics
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.financialjobbank.com/job.asp?id=3467595107&tx=KR2121FFG&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, or a related field.
 * 3-5 years of experience supporting IT services sourcing, sourcing or related procurement activities.
 * Understanding of enterprise software and platform ecosystems.
 * Experience negotiating and managing large-scale technology agreements with significant spend levels.
 * Strong IT sourcing and vendor management background.
 * Familiarity with cloud technologies, infrastructure, storage, and data warehousing solutions.
 * Knowledge of sourcing processes, RFP support, contract handling, and spend analysis.
 * Experience with sourcing tools and supplier relationship management.
 * Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights.

## Description

* Support the execution of sourcing strategies for IT infrastructure categories to optimize costs and enhance supplier relationships.
 * Assist in developing award optimization scenarios to minimize total cost of ownership.
 * Conduct supplier and stakeholder inquiries related to category, supply, pricing, and specifications.
 * Support sourcing events, contract administration, and supplier analysis activities.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze spend data and identify cost-saving opportunities.