Senior Category Leader

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, California, Oakland
Oct 12, 2026
Senior Category Lead Oakland, CA-Remote 4 months+ contract Open to both Local and Non-Local candidates. If chosen candidate is outside the Client's territory, the supplier will provide the Laptop or any additional equipment needed. Top Things to look for: Sourcing experience Understanding Contracts Negotiation Skills Top Skill Sets to look for: Ability to develop, issue and evaluate RFX's, Vendor Management Project Management Lead Cross-functional teams. Effectively influences LOBs, including senior leadership, to achieve understanding, acceptance, and commitment of sourcing strategies. Works with Line of Business (LOB) to develop, source and negotiate major contracts. Plays a key role in Supplier Relationship Management / Scorecard process. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and (Technical) Competencies Desired Ability to analyze and combine information from different sources and use logic to reach appropriate conclusions as needed to perform at the job level Ability to apply contract processes and procedures and relevant contracts and licensing - for example ESC, IBEW, tort, contract law - as needed to perform at the job level Ability to work independently with limited oversight Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products - for example Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access - as needed to perform at the job level Competency in relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people Competency in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives Competency in building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals Knowledge of the technical/functional aspects of the trade, occupation, or role as needed to perform at the job level Knowledge of database and information systems - for example SCADA, EMS, OMT, OIS, SAP, ERP, COSO, Teradata, COBIT, Question Mark - as needed to perform at the job level Education Minimum: Bachelors Degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience Education Desired Masters Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience License/Certification Desired ISM-Institute for Supply Management CPSM-Certified Professional in Supply Management certification LSS-Lean Six Sigma Certification Experience Minimum: Experience in supply chain, or related, 5 years Experience Desired: Experience in procurement, or related, 6 years'