Category Manager - IT (Software, Hardware & Services)
About The Position
As a Category Manager, IT, you will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management activities for Information Technology (IT) categories including software, hardware, cloud services, and IT professional services. As a key member of the Global Supply Chain team, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and deliver cost savings while ensuring quality and service excellence. Additionally, you will collaborate with legal and business teams to develop, review, and manage supplier contracts, ensuring favorable terms, compliance, and risk mitigation. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative international environment navigating multiple organizations, sites, cultures and practices. You will report to the Sr. Director of Global Supply Chain.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, IT Marketing, Information Technology, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or commodity management with a focus on IT categories
- Knowledge of IT software licensing systems (SaaS, perpetual, user-based, etc.)
- Strong negotiation, contract management, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
- Knowledge of IT security and data privacy considerations in sourcing
Nice To Haves
- Master's preferred
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (IT, Finance, Legal, Security) to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with IT Hardware, Software, Cloud/SaaS and service providers to ensure favorable pricing high-quality products and services.
- Lead RFPs, RFQs, and strategic negotiation processes to ensure the best value in terms of cost, quality, innovation, and risk mitigation.
- Partner with Legal and Compliance to ensure all agreements align with internal policies, legal requirements, and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, export controls, HIPAA, etc.).
- Manage contract lifecycle including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, and software license agreements.
- Drive value creation through total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis and strategic vendor consolidation.
Benefits
- health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision)
- 401(k) with company match
- life and disability insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- sick time
- 15 paid vacation days
- parental leave
- adoption assistance
- tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Machinery Manufacturing
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
