Indirect Category Manager

Job Title: Indirect Category ManagerJob Description

Seeking a seasoned Indirect Category Manager to lead procurement projects, develop strategic sourcing plans, and manage organizational spend effectively. This role involves engaging with internal stakeholders across global locations, developing strong relationships with leadership, and influencing procurement decisions. The successful candidate will perform in-depth market analysis, oversee complex procurement projects, and ensure compliance with contract terms. This position requires expert-level knowledge in IT sourcing, strategic supplier sourcing activities, and building total cost of ownership models. Responsibilities also include negotiating vendor SLAs, maintaining vendor databases, and developing performance metrics.

Hard Skills

Indirect Category Management

IT Sourcing

SAP/Ariba

Soft Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Proactive communication

Independent judgment

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Hanover, Maryland.

Work Environment

Full-time position, Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Based on-site in Hanover, MD.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.