Adecco is partnering with a large client in Eden Prairie MN for the 3 month contract opportunity to hire a Category Leader/Sourcing Manager Shift 1st- 8am -5pm Monday-Friday with Monday and Friday being work from home days Pay- $45-$55/hr As a Category Leader – Indirect Global Supply, you will be working closely with your manager and your peers, an experienced team of strategic sourcing professionals located in several parts of the world. The Category Leader will be responsible to maintain the strategic sourcing direction for their categories, refine and execute sourcing strategies in line with enterprise goals, and support processes to procure raw materials, components, and services. The Category Leader will also participate in key initiatives such as annual cost down projects. You will have the opportunity to work across global departments, building relationships and engagements with key stakeholders GENERAL RESPONISIBILITIES: + Manage and prioritize multiple projects and negotiations simultaneously + React and process/understand new information quickly with high numeric & deductive reasoning + Ability to accept ambiguity and be driven to find solutions to solve problems + Utilize historical spend data from multiple sources, product/service agreements, company budget and other data to proactively identify a pipeline of sourcing opportunities, reducing total cost of ownership and improving vendor performance. + Ability to turn data into stories and action items + Develop and drive global category strategies taking into account internal requirements and limitations as well as current and future external market conditions for the organization’s global footprint. + Actively participate in the development and management of the global supply total cost savings funnel. + Capture and maintain Total Cost Models for specific categories, programs and initiatives + Understand the different factors and calculations determining the total cost and provide insight into model and improvements. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree Minimum 5 years of related work experience Excellent PowerPoint and presentation skills Basic SAP or related ERP experience Strong Microsoft Excel and analytical skills required Microsoft Office experience Must possess high drive and self-initiative to obtain results Demonstrated success initiating change and ability to influence at all levels Confidence in role as an individual contributor and ability to lead through others **Pay Details:** $45.00 to $55.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance