"IT Category Manager" (READ THE JD)

IT Category Manager - Strategic Procurement (Summary JD)

Overview:
Seeking an experienced IT Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and procurement initiatives across IT services, software, application development, managed services, and technology solutions. This role partners closely with IT leadership, business stakeholders, legal, risk, and suppliers to optimize spend, mitigate risk, and support critical technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage IT procurement activities, category strategies, supplier portfolios, and contract renewals.
• Lead sourcing, RFPs, negotiations, and execution of technology contracts and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Build relationships with IT leaders and business stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Oversee third-party risk management, supplier performance, and compliance activities.
• Support project planning, resource procurement, cost management, and P&L improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk, Information Security, and IT Governance teams on contract and risk reviews.
• Drive supplier diversity, continuity of supply, and value creation across technology spend.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT procurement, category management, supply management, or IT business operations.
• Strong knowledge of IT services, software licensing, application development, managed services, and global sourcing.
• Proven success negotiating complex technology agreements and SOWs.
• Experience managing suppliers, stakeholder relationships, risk assessments, and procurement strategy.
• Strong communication, presentation, influence, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, stakeholder-driven environment.

Preferred Expertise:

• IT supplier management
• Strategic sourcing & category management
• Contract negotiation
• Third-party risk management (TPRM)
• IT services & software procurement
• Stakeholder management
• Cost optimization and spend management
• Cross-functional collaboration with executive leadership and technology teams