Job Description A client of Insight Global is seeking a Category Manager to join their team in either Wichita, KS, Topeka, KS, or Kansas City, MO. The Category Manager is responsible for long-term planning, strategy development, and leading continuous improvement of assigned categories of spend. A key part of the Category Manager's role involves completing several large procurement initiatives per year by working with cross functional teams that use analysis of historical spend data, market research, and cost modeling to identify high value opportunities and qualified suppliers. The Category Manager is also responsible for managing supplier relationships and performance. Additionally, the Category Manager will be responsible for ensuring operational efficiency and risk mitigation to the business. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .     To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ . Skills and Requirements · 5+ years of experience with procurement, contracting, and strategic sourcing · Experience with PeopleSoft, Zycus, or other similar procurement software · Strong financial analytical skills, oral and written communication skills · Bachelors or associate's degree in business or related field · Experience in the electric utilities industry · Experience in a Category Management role Experience with SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) null We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.