Procurement Category Manager

Location: Chicago, IL or Schaumburg, IL (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

The Procurement Category Manager will support enterprise procurement transformation initiatives while owning category strategy, sourcing execution, and supplier performance. This role works closely with a Coupa Implementation Project Manager, internal stakeholders, IT, and suppliers to ensure category strategies align with Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Supplier Information Management (SIM), and Contract Risk Assessment (CRA) processes within Coupa.

This role is ideal for a category leader who is experienced in Coupa-enabled environments
, supplier enablement, and driving compliance and adoption during system and process change.

• Own and manage assigned procurement categories end to end
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned to business goals and P2P governance
• Partner with the Coupa Implementation PM on:
• Catalog strategy and compliance
• Adoption of P2P processes
• Lead sourcing activities including RFPs, RFQs, and supplier negotiations
• Negotiate contracts and commercial terms in partnership with Legal
• Support supplier onboarding, enablement, and catalog setup within Coupa
• Drive compliance with preferred suppliers and buying channels
• Analyze spend data to identify savings opportunities and compliance gaps
• Serve as a change agent during procurement transformation initiatives
• Collaborate with IT, integration teams, and functional stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement of procurement processes and controls

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management
• Experience working in a Coupa-enabled procurement environment
• Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes
• Experience with supplier enablement and catalog management
• Proven contract negotiation and supplier management experience
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience working in large, complex, or matrixed organizations

• Experience supporting Coupa implementations or optimizations
• Familiarity with:
• Experience partnering with:
• Procurement transformation teams
• IT and system integration teams
• Background in regulated or enterprise environments