Category Manager - Technology & IT Sourcing
Category Manager - Technology & IT Sourcing
An industry leading, Fortune 500 organization, is seeking an experienced sourcing leader to manage strategic procurement for technology and IT categories. This role focuses on driving cost optimization, negotiating complex contracts, and building strong vendor partnerships across hardware, software, cloud services, and telecommunications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies for all technology and IT spend.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing processes, including RFPs, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiations.
- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and SLAs with technology vendors.
- Category planning and ownership over software licensing and renewals, hardware, security, and IT spend.
- Drive cost-saving initiatives through spend consolidation and supplier rationalization.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements and ensure timely contracting.
- Monitor KPIs and supplier performance to maintain category health.
- Champion procurement best practices and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- 4+ years experience of strategic sourcing and negotiations experience, specific to IT categories.
- Significant experience in strategic sourcing or category management with a focus on technology procurement.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills for complex IT agreements.
- Deep knowledge of technology markets and vendors (hardware, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, cloud services).
- Proficiency with procurement tools (e.g., Ariba) and advanced analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree; MBA or certifications (CPSM, CSCP) desirable.
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