Top 6 Lead procurement specialist / procurement manager Jobs in Columbus

Category Lead
AllSTEM Connections —Columbus, OH
- $45 - $60 an hour
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Contracts
- Fair chance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Strategic Program & Sourcing Lead
Recruiting Heroes LLC —Columbus, OH
- From $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Organizational skills
- Contracts
- In-person
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Category Lead - Strategic Sourcing (Contract to Hire)
Blue Star Partners LLC —Columbus, OH
- $45 - $60 an hour
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
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Sustainability Leader
Gifthealth Inc —Columbus, OH
- $85,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Salesforce
- Writing skills
- Office
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Category Lead
AllSTEM Connections —Columbus, OH
Conduct market analysis and supplier performance analysis to identify cost savings, quality improvements, and total cost of ownership opportunities.
$45 - $60 an hour
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Strategic Program & Sourcing Lead
Recruiting Heroes LLC —Columbus, OH
The Strategic Program & Sourcing Lead will support and lead day-to-day execution of a major aviation sustainment program while driving strategic sourcing,…
From $100,000 a year
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Category Lead

AllSTEM Connections -
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

Temporary
$45 - $60 an hour

Benefits

Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Project team coordination
Vendor relationship building
Cost management
Supplier performance analysis
Performance improvement leadership
Procurement spend analysis
Market analysis
Category management
Supplier market research
Procurement financial analysis
Developing strategic sourcing strategies
Supply chain management
Quality improvement
Forecasting
Vendor relationship management
Contracts
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Vendor negotiation
Vendor contract management
Project execution
Cost reduction analysis
Implementation of strategic initiatives
Senior level
Cross-functional team management
Vendor performance monitoring
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Job Summary:

The Category Lead is a high-impact strategic sourcing and supplier management role focused on driving enterprise value through category planning, supplier negotiations, contract management, and performance improvement initiatives. This contract-to-hire opportunity is ideal for an experienced procurement, sourcing, or supply chain professional who enjoys leading cross-functional teams, analyzing spend, building cost models, and influencing business decisions.

This role offers strong visibility across the organization, including collaboration with key stakeholders, business partners, executive sponsors, and category management leadership. Candidates who thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment with clear goals, meaningful business impact, and long-term career potential will find this opportunity especially attractive. The hybrid schedule also provides a balance of in-office collaboration and focused work time.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead enterprise strategic sourcing and category management initiatives from planning through implementation.
Develop category plans, sourcing strategies, spend analysis, cost models, forecasts, and performance improvement plans.
Manage supplier negotiations, contract renewals, supplier agreements, issue resolution, and supplier performance reviews.
Facilitate cross-functional category management and sourcing teams to align priorities, build consensus, and execute project goals.
Conduct market analysis and supplier performance analysis to identify cost savings, quality improvements, and total cost of ownership opportunities.
Manage critical supplier relationships, including supplier criticality ratings and Quarterly Business Reviews with key stakeholders.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $45 to $60 per hour.
Job Type: Contract-to-hire.
Contract Duration: 1 year.
Location: Columbus, OH
Work Style: Hybrid.
Schedule: In-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Covered parking is available for $40 per month and is not reimbursed.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
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The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AllSTEM Connections participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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