Global Category Manager- IT Service - Indianapolis, Indiana

Company/Organization: DP Professionals

Position: Management

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 12/16/2025 6:58:10 PM

Description:

• Hybrid
• W2 position; 6-8 months 

• We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Global Category Manager – IT Services to join a team with our client in Indianapolis. This role requires a strategic thinker and independent contributor who can quickly take ownership of the IT category, drive supplier performance, and lead complex negotiations.
• The successful candidate will bring strong cross-functional leadership, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to manage sourcing strategies in dynamic environments such as aerospace, IT, or automotive. 

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Supply Chain Management ideal) minimum with 7 years of experience
• Ability to manage the category independently and take charge.
• Quick learner with experience as a Buyer or Category Manager.
• Experience in aerospace, IT, or automotive is beneficial.
• Strong social skills with a focus on cross-functional leadership and teamwork. 

• Effective management of supplier relationships and strategic direction of partners and suppliers, which includes being accountable for managing issues that require escalation, conflict resolution, driving and improving in-contract supplier performance, and reporting out on KPIs to procurement.
• Lead complex negotiations through planning, performing cost analysis, drafting of contracts and creating business cases to maximize the value proposition across all major categories.
• Responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining relevant integrated commodity/category supplier strategies that have a clear vision and a strategic framework for the designated commodity which requires understanding of the commodity landscape, associated risks, and ability to conduct long term planning.
• Manage the identification, assessment, and mitigation of commercial risks within the supply chain to ensure continuity and resilience.
• Manage and lead a team of buyer(s) to excel in their strategic tasks by fostering skill development and achieving superior outcomes for the business. 

• Associate’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline with 7 years of experience, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline with 5 years of experience, OR
• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline with 3 years of experience, OR
• JD/PhD, OR
• 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident. 

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