Category Lead, Strategic Sourcing (Contract-to-Hire)

Job overview

The Category Lead, Strategic Sourcing (Contract-to-Hire) role is hybrid in Columbus, OH, with onsite work Tuesday through Thursday and remote work Monday and Friday. The listed rate is $45–$60 per hour; conversion salary is $96,000–$120,000 annually plus benefits. The role reports to the Manager, Category Management. The Category Lead develops and executes category strategies and leads enterprise sourcing initiatives to improve cost, quality, supplier performance, and business value. The role works across stakeholders and suppliers to align sourcing decisions with organizational goals and track results.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain category plans and strategies with cross-functional teams. Lead strategic sourcing initiatives from planning through execution
• analyze spend, suppliers, markets, and benchmarks
• build cost models and savings forecasts
• facilitate sourcing teams and negotiations
• manage supplier agreements, performance, issues, and reviews
• present recommendations and reports
• coordinate with procurement, legal, finance, business units, and suppliers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

category lead

strategic sourcing

columbus oh

blue star partners

hybrid

supplier relationship management

category management

spend analysis

cost modeling

supplier negotiations

contract management

$45–$60/hour

conversion salary $96k–$120k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Conversion salary includes benefits
• covered parking is available for approximately $40 per month and is not reimbursable.

Why this role

Hybrid schedule: onsite Tuesday–Thursday and remote Monday and Friday. Contract-to-hire; conversion salary is $96,000–$120,000 annually plus benefits. No visa sponsorship; U.S. citizens and Green Card holders are eligible.

About the employer

Blue Star Partners LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.