Procurement Category Manager III

Job Summary

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, offering strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. This job opportunity is for a Procurement Category Manager III at Client Technologies, an American telecommunications company in Monroe, Louisiana.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting and analyzing internal spend data and external market trends at the sub-category and supplier level.
• Support reporting efforts in collaboration with the Reporting & Analytics team.
• Maintain visibility of category spend across business segments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support procurement activities related to fiber construction projects.
• Aid in sourcing and onboarding for construction materials, labor, and services specific to fiber deployment.
• Track supplier performance and delivery timelines to ensure alignment with construction schedules.
• Coordinate RFX events and contract execution for fiber-related categories, including permitting, trenching, and installation services.
• Contribute to the development of category strategy plans by compiling relevant data and insights.
• Support savings initiatives through RFX coordination, supplier negotiations, and demand management efforts.
• Afford assistance in managing contracts and coordinating with the Contracting Excellence team for tactical contract execution.
• Utilize standard contract templates and ensure compliance with approved legal terms.
• Participate in meetings with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and align on priorities.
• Maintain a calendar of recurring meetings to support planning and issue resolution.
• Serve as a secondary point of contact for suppliers within assigned categories.
• Aid in monitoring supplier performance and preparing materials for supplier reviews and communications.
• Identify supplier risks and support the evaluation of alternative sourcing options.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with intermediate skills in Excel.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with internal teams and suppliers.
• Experience supporting contract reviews and supplier performance discussions.
• Familiarity with procurement systems such as SAP and Ariba.