Our client, a leading organization in the procurement industry, is seeking a Category Manager to join their team. As a Category Manager, you will be part of the procurement department supporting various internal teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical thinking, excellent communication skills, and proven negotiation abilities which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Category Manager **Location:** Boise, ID or Manasas, VA **Pay Range:** $35 per hour **What's the Job?** + Manage supplier interactions, performance, and relationships within your assigned category. + Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize procurement processes. + Utilize negotiation skills to maintain favorable terms with suppliers. + Collaborate internally to develop key performance measures for regional suppliers. + Participate in supplier benchmarking analysis to enhance procurement activities. **What's Needed?** + Minimum 3-5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management. + Preferred bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field. + A proven track record in procurement. + Proficient in written and verbal communication and presentation skills. + Excellent communication and negotiation abilities. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment. + Engagement in impactful projects aimed at cost reduction and efficiency improvement. + Professional growth and development opportunities. + Chance to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. + Be part of a team that values innovation and continuous improvement. If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: ?Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup? (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ ?creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.