Senior IT Category Manager

Job Summary

Leading strategic sourcing and category management for IT Software and Hardware, the full-time Senior IT Category Manager will develop procurement strategies, manage software renewals, and negotiate complex contracts while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy for Corporate IT, balancing cost optimization with speed-to-market
• Proactively manage a high-volume pipeline of software renewals and lead negotiations for mission-critical SaaS platforms
• Structure and negotiate complex Statements of Work (SOWs) for IT Professional Services to ensure successful software implementation

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of strategic procurement experience, with at least 4+ years in IT, Software, or Technology sourcing
• Deep expertise in SaaS licensing models and experience negotiating with Tier 1 software publishers
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including MSAs and Professional Services SOWs
• Experience managing Hardware lifecycles and negotiating with large VARs or OEMs
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to present Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis to leadership