Global Category Manager (Bedford)

Our client, a well-known robotics manufacturer, is actively hiring an Indirect Global Category Manager in Bedford, MA! This role will be remote, but you may need to come on-site occasionally. *This is a 6 month W2 contract with benefits offered!* In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing global category strategies for IT, R&D, and digital spend while aligning with business and financial objectives. You will be leading end-to-end strategic indirect sourcing initiatives, including demand assessment, market analysis, RFP/RFQ execution, negotiations, and contracting.

Responsibilities: Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and value improvement opportunities Review and negotiate key commercial terms, including pricing, payment terms, payment frequency, SLAs, and termination clauses Prepare sourcing recommendations and obtain required internal approvals Skills: Bachelor's degree is required, Master's degree preferred 5+ years of indirect procurement/sourcing experience ISM Certified or related certification is a plus Experience partnering with legal and finance on contract and approval processes Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.