Job Description

Category Manager

Job Details

• 3 Month Assignment
• Location: Hybrid in Northbrook, IL 60662
• Rate: $65-75/hr (W2)

Qualifications:

• This role is hybrid on-site at our Northbrook, IL corporate office (3) days a week. We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Project Sourcing Manager to lead the sourcing of capital equipment for laboratory construction projects. This role will be responsible for managing end-to-end sourcing activities, ensuring alignment with project timelines, technical specifications, and compliance standards. A key focus of this role is to drive engagement with business partners and ensure adherence to established sourcing practices to optimize value, mitigate risk, and support strategic project execution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; master’s preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, with a focus on capital equipment or lab infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of lab construction requirements and equipment specifications.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive sourcing compliance.
• Experience negotiating complex supplier contracts and managing vendor relationships.
• Familiarity with sourcing tools and project management systems.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
• Experience in regulated environments

Responsibilities:

• Lead sourcing strategy and execution for capital equipment including lab equipment like Chambers, RTO, HVAC systems, and other infrastructure critical to lab construction.
• Partner closely with cross functional teams including Business Facilities, EHS, Construction and Project Management teams to understand project requirements and align sourcing timelines.
• Drive proactive engagement with business stakeholders to ensure early involvement of sourcing in project planning and budgeting.
• Promote adherence to sourcing policies, including standard payment terms, contract lead times, and supplier qualification processes.
• Develop and manage RFQs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations to secure optimal pricing, terms, and service levels.
• Ensure timely execution of MSAs, SOWs, and POs in alignment with project milestones.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and quality metrics throughout the project lifecycle.
• Educate internal teams on sourcing processes through playbooks, training sessions, and collaborative planning.
• Create visibility into sourcing status and risks through dashboards, reports, and regular stakeholder updates.
• Supports quality Audits at the supplier with a Quality lead

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