Job Title: Senior Category Manager – Cloud, Software & Digital Services
Location: Anywhere in USA (Preferred: Northridge, CA)
Experience: 8+ Years
Domain: Life Sciences
Work Mode: Anywhere in USA (Nearest DC Office)
Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Category Manager – Cloud, Software & Digital Services with strong expertise in technology procurement, strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, and supplier management.
Mandatory Skills:
· Technology Procurement
· Strategic Sourcing
· Commercial Negotiations
· SaaS & Cloud Licensing
· Supplier Management
· Contract Management
Preferred Skills:
· Experience working with Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Salesforce, AWS, ServiceNow, or Adobe.
· Software Asset Management (SAM) / FinOps.
· Life Sciences / Medical Device industry experience.
Key Responsibilities:
· Develop and execute sourcing strategies for enterprise software, SaaS, cloud, licensing, and digital services.
· Lead commercial negotiations, contract strategies, and supplier management.
· Manage multiple contracts, renewals, sourcing activities, and negotiations simultaneously.
· Collaborate with IT, Legal, Finance, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Vendor Management teams.
· Drive supplier negotiations, contract optimization, and cost-saving initiatives.
