Procurement Category Manager

Procurement Category Manager

Procurement Category Manager is to acquire machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services essential for the operation of an establishment. This role involves purchasing goods and services for the organization and ensuring that all acquisitions meet the company's quality and cost standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and optimize suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, and availability.
• Approve purchases of high-quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct quantities.
• Approve purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Instruct staff on resolving issues related to undelivered goods.
• Guide staff on negotiation, renegotiation, and contract administration with suppliers and vendors.
• Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective actions.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in finance or a related business field.
• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals, and other technical data.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain management.
• Positive attitude, customer service, and collaboration skills.
• Drive to support a large organization and willingness to be hands-on with tasks.
• Experience in construction materials management, procurement for data centers, or as an electrical equipment buyer is considered an advantage.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $39.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Antonio, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.