Category Manager I

TDS Telecommunications LLC

Category Manager I at TDS Telecom responsible for sourcing strategies and supplier request processes. Leading projects and managing stakeholder relationships to achieve savings goals.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,300 - $122,300 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cross-functional sourcing teams; prepare and develop requests (RF – X) and scoring models; perform vendor analysis; develop service level agreements (SLA); and manage associated sourcing projects.
Demonstrate understanding and ability to redline basic contractual terms such as Payment Terms, Purchase Orders, etc.
Obtain and maintain thorough knowledge of products & services within category area(s) of focus, supplier's processes and industry trends and practices.
Perform moderate analysis of category, spend, financial and industry data to identify sourcing, as well as cost- savings and reduction opportunities through collaboration with clients and stakeholders to meet or exceed cost saving targets.
Negotiate mutually beneficial purchasing agreements.
Build and maintain relationships with internal clients and key stakeholders, such as Operations, Legal, Accounting and Finance by identifying and addressing purchasing/contracting needs.
Present sourcing opportunities to build internal support among clients and stakeholders.
Create value-added business process efficiencies, reduce costs, and mitigate risk throughout the supply chain sourcing lifecycle.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree (or higher) -OR- 4+ years of professional work experience.
4+ years of sourcing or procurement experience.
CPSM, PMP or Six Sigma certification a plus.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of supply chain, category management, strategic sourcing, negotiations and contracting concepts.
Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects and achieve project goals; identify opportunities through data and financial analysis, risk assessment and process review; and negotiate purchasing agreements a plus.
Knowledge of, and experience with, ERP (particularly SAP), Contract Management and E-Sourcing Systems; familiarity with e-procurement technologies.
Knowledge of the telecommunications or wireless industry is beneficial.
Proficient in Windows and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
Interpersonal and customer service skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan
Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave
Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday
Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)
Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
TDS Service Discounts
Education Assistance
Paid Volunteer Time

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcingprocurementcategory managementstrategic sourcingnegotiationscontractingdata analysisfinancial analysisrisk assessmentprocess review

Soft Skills

leadershipproject managementinterpersonal skillscustomer servicerelationship buildingcommunication

Certifications

CPSMPMPSix Sigma