Category Manager - Information Technology

• Acts as a trusted advisor and SME in the areas of sourcing and negotiating contracts for Technology and other Indirect categories.

• Achieves cost savings, risk mitigation, and process efficiencies through various value levers.

• Leads supplier selection process across multiple simultaneous projects within the category.

• Leads negotiations with current and potential suppliers as part of the contract renewal or vendor selection process.

• Collects and analyzes internal/external category data, metrics, and reports to track performance against targets and identify new sourcing opportunities or category insights.

• Innovates within the procurement space; looking at new ways to structure programs or categories, benefit from changes in supply market, or modify tools/processes to add value.

• Provides support throughout the sourcing and contracting process when necessary, ensuring seamless handoff to our clients when appropriate.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• A minimum of 7 years of strategic sourcing and category management experience

• 4+ years sourcing IT categories in areas such as: Hardware, Software, IT Services, and Telecom

• Candidates must be willing and able to travel to client locations based on business requirements

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Previous experience in a client facing / consultative role
• Degree in Business, Law, Supply Chain Management or other applicable field