Procurement Category Manager

Our client, a leading data center infrastructure organization
, is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to join their team. As a Procurement Category Manager, you will be part of the Strategic Sourcing Department supporting the Mechanical Category & Data Center Build Teams
. The ideal candidate will have strong cross‑functional leadership
, excellent communication skills
, and proven stakeholder‑influencing ability
, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Procurement Category Manager

Location: Remote

Type: Contract

• Manage and optimize suppliers for mechanical data center equipment based on price, quality, service, and availability
• Lead sourcing activities including reviewing requisitions, approving purchases, and soliciting bid proposals
• Partner with engineering, legal, finance, and planning teams to align on data center design requirements and purchasing strategy
• Evaluate and monitor supplier contract performance, driving corrective action when needed
• Lead negotiations, contract execution, and issue resolution with suppliers and internal stakeholders

• 1–2+ years of procurement category management experience
• Proficient in MS Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and driving alignment
• Practical contract management experience, including navigating issues post‑execution

• Opportunity to support next‑generation data center build‑out
• High‑visibility role partnering with engineering, legal, and strategic sourcing teams
• Remote work with flexible hours across time zones
• Experience influencing supplier strategy for new data center designs
• Work in a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment with meaningful project ownership

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 Manpower Group, Parent Company of:

Manpower
, Experis
, Talent Solutions
, and Jefferson Wells

Manpower Group® (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 2022 Manpower Group was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year – all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.