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Irvine Technology Corporation · 3 weeks ago

Sr. Category Manager – External Talent (Contingent Workforce)

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level

$80/hr - $86/hr

7+ years exp

Irvine Technology Corporation is a leading provider of technology and staffing solutions for various disciplines. They are seeking a Sr. Category Manager to lead an enterprise-wide External Talent category and develop a comprehensive category strategy to drive financial value and ensure compliance.

Information TechnologyStaffing Agency

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Hannah Xu

Responsibilities

Lead an enterprise-wide External Talent category encompassing hundreds of suppliers across non-technical contingent workers and advisor engagements

Develop and execute a comprehensive category strategy that drives financial value, ensures policy and regulatory compliance, and supports broader business goals

Define the long-term strategic direction for the External Worker and Advisor categories through forward-looking planning and market insights

Build and maintain strong partnerships with business leaders, procurement, HR, and top-tier/niche external workforce suppliers

Drive innovation and efficiency in how external workers and advisors are sourced, managed, and engaged across the organization

Identify and act on opportunities to rationalize the supplier landscape, consolidate spend, and strengthen strategic supplier relationships

Optimize cost, quality, and performance by improving contract structures, rate management, and risk mitigation processes

Ensure invoice accuracy and audit readiness through disciplined supplier governance and compliance oversight

Implement supplier performance management and strategic sourcing initiatives to streamline operations and unlock economies of scale

Qualification

Category managementProcurementContingent workforce managementData analysisStakeholder communicationPresentation skillsWritten communication

Required

Bachelor's degree required

7 years of experience in sourcing, category management, procurement, or consulting, with a strong track record of delivering business value

Proven ability to assess complex problems, synthesize insights, and drive data-backed decisions

Skilled in creating and interpreting analytical outputs, including Excel models and category performance reports

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to a variety of audiences and seniority levels

Comfortable presenting to and influencing senior stakeholders

Ability to produce high-quality deliverables, including PowerPoint presentations, sourcing documentation, contract summaries, and other written materials that support decision-making