Senior IT Category Manager

Role Overview

• Develop strategic approaches for indirect procurement categories across IT Shared Services
• Build category strategies using business needs, market insights, spend baselines, and benchmarking
• Research, select, develop, and maintain sources of supply ensuring optimal quality, service, and cost
• Develop negotiation strategies and successfully lead technology contract negotiations
• Monitor contract usage and vendor adherence and implement cost optimization improvements
• Manage post-award performance including license usage vs. purchase volume
• Track SLA performance and escalate gaps with suppliers
• Lead risk assessments and continuity planning for technology categories
• Support supplier network health and enable long-term partnership resilience
• Conduct annual supplier business reviews
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve cost, supply continuity, risk, and innovation
• Provide input on contracts (terms, indemnification, IP, etc.)
• Forecast pricing and availability for IT categories and communication insights to leadership
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and government regulations
• Promote a collaborative, respectful environment and communicate clearly and transparently

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline
• 7+ years of procurement experience with demonstrated expertise in technology categories
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, financial acumen, and analytical skills
• Ability to thrive in lean, evolving environments undergoing change
• Industry-agnostic; consulting backgrounds welcome
• Very strong negotiation skills
• Experience in strategic sourcing of indirect materials and IT/IT Professional Services
• Commercial awareness beyond procurement
• Strong quantitative, cost modeling, and data analysis skills
• Strong supplier relationship management skills
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management abilities
• Change agent capable of influencing cross-functional teams
• Financial acumen including TCO and business case development
• Builder mindset and ability to operate in ambiguity

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage
• Paid time off plan
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic life insurance
• Short-and long-term disability coverage
• Accident insurance
• Teammate Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• Domestic partner benefits
• Mental, physical, and financial well-being programs