Procurement Category Manager 150k + Aston Carter Honolulu, HI

• On-Site Apply Billing Finance Planning Equities Budgeting Leadership Management Accounting Negotiation Procurement Forecasting Supply Chain Benchmarking Consolidation Market Research Compliance Risk Leadership Studies Contract Compliance Regulatory Compliance Negotiation Strategies Organizational Leadership Vendor Relationship Management STARs-friendly $90,002 - $153,005 / yr Posted yesterday This role is

STARs-friendly:

Skilled Through Alternative Routes. 35 % STARs in role.

Description:

Description Strategy and Planning Develop and execute multi-year vendor and category strategies. Partner with leadership on vendor needs, planning, and organizational priorities. Conduct market research and stay current on vendor and industry trends. Identify opportunities for cost savings, standardization, consolidation, and risk reduction. Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Lead sourcing, competitive bids, and negotiation of complex contracts. Develop negotiation strategies, including multi-year agreements, pricing structures, and volume commitments. Manage the full contract lifecycle, including new agreements, renewals, extensions, amendments, and vendor onboarding/offboarding. Drive measurable savings through competitive sourcing, benchmarking, and renegotiation. Ensure contracts meet organizational, compliance, risk, and performance requirements. Vendor Management and Performance Oversee vendor relationships and commercial performance. Monitor costs, contract compliance, service levels, and overall value. Partner with business owners and vendor managers to address performance issues and identify improvements. Support vendor reviews, performance meetings, and issue resolution. Identify opportunities for cost recovery, contract adjustments, and improved vendor performance. Financial and Value Management Analyze vendor spending and identify savings and cost-avoidance opportunities. Validate pricing, usage, billing accuracy, and budget impacts. Develop business cases for contract decisions, vendor consolidation, and new purchases. Support budgeting, forecasting, and investment planning. Track and report measurable savings and value delivered. Stakeholder Collaboration Partner closely with organizational leaders and business teams. Serve as a trusted advisor for sourcing, vendor, and contract decisions. Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Privacy, and Finance. Guide stakeholders on procurement processes, contract requirements, and vendor best practices. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Honolulu, HI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $73.56/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Honolulu,HI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026. 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® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. 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 for other accommodation options.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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