Category Manager - Technology

Live Nation Entertainment • Work From Home - Texas, TX

23d • Remote

About The Position

The Category Manager, Technology on Live Nation's Global Procurement team is jointly responsible for strategically managing $250M+ in annual IT spend. This hands-on role leads procurement for stakeholders' highest-priority technology projects – reducing cost structurally and permanently where possible, while supporting stakeholders' broader strategic and operational objectives. The role also shares responsibility for strategic supplier management within the category.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in sourcing/procurement, supply chain, or operations transformation; top-tier consulting experience preferred.
• Proven track record of generating financial and operational value from procurement projects, ideally in a non-mandated environment; advanced influencing and negotiation skills.
• Working knowledge of one or more IT categories: software/SaaS, infrastructure, networking/telecom, cybersecurity, cloud economics, or IT professional services.
• Familiar with generative AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) and comfortable validating AI-generated output rather than relying on it uncritically.
• Demonstrated project management skills; thrives self-directed in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong business acumen, including contract development and risk mitigation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication; able to influence audiences from analysts to senior executives. Fluent English required.
• Bachelor’s degree required (Master's preferred); candidates with an Associate's degree and a strong track record of significant professional experience will also be considered

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud Procurement or a comparable source-to-pay platform (SAP Ariba, Coupa) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Jointly develops, with the category leader and key stakeholders, the overarching enterprise-wide procurement strategies for Live Nation's technology spend, primarily software/SaaS, telecom and networking, physical and cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI/ML platforms, and IT professional services.
• In a non-mandated environment, leads multiple simultaneous direct negotiations and full-lifecycle competitive sourcing events (e.g., RFPs).
• Advises senior executives on negotiation strategy, supplier selection and qualification, and contracting approach; analyzes business, financial, and legal risk and develops practical mitigation options.
• Identifies, quantifies, and captures cost reduction, cost avoidance, and other value opportunities across divisions and functions, incorporating rigorous analysis of available spend data and market dynamics with a confident, collaborative, creative and adaptable negotiation style.
• Partners with IT, Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Risk Management, Finance, and Operations to bring deals to closure.
• Leads the commercial and operational contracting process for procurement projects, ensuring terms reflect Live Nation's business interests and policies.
• Supports stakeholders’ efforts to manage and maintain ongoing supplier performance, contributing to development and negotiated implementation of solutions to service, quality, and commercial issues and disputes.
• Represents Global Procurement with account representatives at Live Nation's incumbent technology suppliers.
• Performs additional duties as assigned, consistent with the nature and level of this role, as business needs evolve.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
• Free concert tickets
• Generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
• 401(k) program with company match
• Stock reimbursement program
• New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
• Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
• Volunteer time off
• Crowdfunding match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree