Category Manager, Professional Services & Contingent Workforce

Category Manager, Professional Services & Contingent Workforce

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Category Manager, Professional Services & Contingent Workforce to lead sourcing and category management for professional services, temporary staffing, independent contractors, and consulting engagements. This role will drive value through supplier optimization, cost control, compliance, and risk mitigation while aligning with organizational goals and workforce strategies.

Location: On-site in Lynchburg, VA

Your Day to Day as a Category Manager, Professional Services & Contingent Workforce:

Category Strategy Development

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories, including professional services supporting legal, IT, HR, engineering, and management consulting services.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and spend data to identify opportunities for cost savings and innovation.

Supplier Management & Negotiation

• Lead RFPs, RFIs, and contract negotiations with staffing agencies, consulting firms, and independent contractors.
• Establish performance metrics and manage supplier relationships to ensure service quality and compliance.

Spend & Risk Analysis

• Monitor category spend, identify cost drivers, and implement controls to reduce total cost of ownership.
• Collaborate with Legal and HR to assess co-employment risks and lead reviews of service agreement terms and conditions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with stakeholders in HR, Legal, Finance, and Operations to align sourcing strategies with workforce planning.
• Support contingent workforce governance, onboarding processes, and vendor classification.

Process Improvement & Governance

• Maintain category-specific procurement policies and ensure adherence to internal controls and federal/state regulations.

Strategic Impact & Maturity

• Champion continuous improvement in category performance by evolving sourcing methodologies, deepening supplier partnerships, and increasing transparency and accountability across the services lifecycle.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Ten (10) years of experience in supply chain.
• Strategic sourcing experience.
• Proven ability to analyze and translate data into actionable insights to develop category strategy.
• Proven track record of delivering initiatives from conception through completion.
• Superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a rapidly changing environment.
• Collaborative, team player with a "can-do" attitude and effective listening skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $85,000 - $134,000

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $85,000 and $134,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities ("BWXT" or the "Company") complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.