Category Manager
 Spectraforce Technologies | |
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 Apr 14, 2026 | |
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Department: Category Manager Duration: 9 months (Possible Extension) Location: Mettawa, IL 60045 Hybrid Overview: We are seeking an experienced contractor to support category management, procurement processes, and data operations across Marketing and Data Partnerships. This role requires strong analytical ability, vendor management support experience, and familiarity with procurement systems and data workflows. Potential Responsibilities: * Document consistent, high-level frameworks for improved category innovations under guidance from category leader * Manage vendor rebate/reconciliation and savings calculations * Oversee intake and tracking of zero dollar data usage agreements between Marketing or Data partners * Support savings tracking administration, data validation, and reporting within a finance system * Develop and maintain operational playbooks; support media operations for inhouse agency initiatives * Review Market Research scopes and identify incremental value opportunities * Assist with standing up simple contracts with digital media vendors * Improve data quality and systems workflows for in house scope management tool * Other strategic or operational projects as assigned Required Skills & Qualifications: * Experience in category management or procurement operations * Strong analytical and data validation skills * Prior exposure to marketing/data vendors or industries preferred * Experience with procurement systems (e.g., Provalido, Agency Mania, or similar) * Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross functionally Education: Bachelors Degree Business administration, Business Analytics, Finance, Operatorts | |