Senior IT Category Manager

Job Summary

Driving global IT category management initiatives, the full-time Senior IT Category Manager will lead strategic sourcing across various IT verticals, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and optimizing technology spend while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement multi-year category strategies for key IT categories, aligning with IT leadership and enterprise objectives
• Conduct spend analytics to identify opportunities for cost optimization and mitigate IT supply-chain risks
• Manage end-to-end sourcing events, including requirements gathering, negotiations, and contracting for IT initiatives

Required qualifications

• BA/BS degree
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, IT sourcing, or IT vendor management within large organizations
• Proven ability to create strategy and implement change in a complex, IT-centric environment
• Deep expertise in IT category management and strategic sourcing
• Experience with cloud-based procurement software, such as Coupa Source to Pay