REMOTE Category Management Advisor (IT)

Post Date

Jan 27, 2025

Location

San Diego,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

92123
US
Jun 02, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Corporate Operations

Req #

SDG-758759

Pay Rate

$82 - $102 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A company in San Diego is looking for a Category Management Advisor to join their IT portfolio team within the Supply Management group. The Category Management Advisor plays a critical role in driving strategic sourcing and procurement excellence within the company's IT department. This position will focus on developing and executing category strategies for high-impact IT spend categories, with a particular emphasis on large-scale managed services deals with major consulting firms (e.g., Accenture, Deloitte, EY, PwC). This is a fully remote position.

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Required Skills & Experience

10+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, with a strong focus on IT categories.
Proven experience in negotiating and managing large-scale contracts, particularly with major consulting firms.
Experience negotiating and redlining either IT managed services or IT professional services
Ability to work PST hours

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Ariba experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.