Category Manager

Must be a US Citizen or Valid Green Card Holder

No Third-Party or C2C Firms

Client will consider Denver, CO as well.

Must live within a drivable distance of either Minneapolis, MN or Denver, CO for this hybrid, 6-month contract

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base hourly rate rant for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is $100-$116.

Role 1 (Primary): IT-focused Category Manager supporting transformational projects (Customer Information System, SAP S/4 transformation, other IT initiatives). Will handle contract negotiations, vendor management, and sourcing for complex technology projects.

Role 2 (Secondary/Conditional): Short-term support for Wind Projects (approx. 6 months). This role focuses on contracts and regulatory/tax-driven projects with quick turnaround needs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Engaging with IT stakeholders on transformation projects.

- Contract negotiations and vendor management.

- Supporting ongoing projects without much ramp-up time

- Possible vendor or client site visits

Requirements:

- IT sourcing/contracting (10+ years).

- Experience with SAP contracting and utility-based IT projects.

- Negotiation and vendor management.

- Customer Information Systems (CIS) background preferred.

- Wind contracts and regulatory knowledge (for secondary role).

- Multi-vendor environment contracting-preferred

- Systems integrator services experience-preferred