Category Manager - Technology & Corporate Services Procurement

Allegiant•Las Vegas, NV

18h

About The Position

The Category Manager – Technology & Corporate Services Procurement leads procurement strategy for technology and corporate services categories, including IT hardware, software and telecom, as well as services such as HR, travel, facilities, marketing and professional services. The role develops and drives category strategies to create stakeholder value, reduce total cost of ownership, and mitigate risk through effective sourcing and contracting. It leads high-value sourcing initiatives, negotiates enterprise-level contracts, and manages key supplier relationships. The Category Manager partners with stakeholders across the organization, from department managers to executives, providing data-driven guidance and influencing decisions without direct authority. The role also leads and develops sourcing specialists and offshore resources, balancing urgent business needs with long-term strategic objectives. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience. Visa sponsorship is not available. The role may require work during various shifts or days in a 24-hour situation, regular attendance, and some travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or a related field.
At least seven years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience, with significant indirect procurement experience.
Experience owning category strategy and delivering substantial savings or value in a category management or senior buyer role.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects or initiatives, particularly those involving senior stakeholders.
Prior people-management or team-leadership experience.
Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies and tools.
Proficiency in procurement data analysis and financial modeling, including spend analysis, cost breakdowns and total cost of ownership analysis.
Familiarity with e-sourcing and procurement systems such as SAP Ariba, Coupa or Oracle, and advanced Excel skills.
Strong understanding of contract law and negotiation principles, including drafting and redlining terms and identifying and mitigating contractual risks.
Knowledge of a broad range of indirect categories and supplier markets.
Strong negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to negotiate complex deals that deliver savings and robust contract terms.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to develop cost-effective alternatives under tight deadlines.
Excellent communication, influence, consensus-building and presentation skills, including the ability to advise stakeholders and present recommendations to executives.
Leadership and mentoring skills, including the ability to guide team members and lead cross-functional project teams.
Strong business acumen and stakeholder empathy.
Adaptability and organizational agility to manage changing priorities and urgent requests while maintaining strategic objectives.
Commitment to ethical conduct and knowledge of procurement compliance, transparency, fairness and conflict-of-interest avoidance.
Authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986.
Must pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

MBA or another advanced degree.
Professional certification such as CPSM, CPCM, MCIPS or an equivalent.
Experience in the airline industry or an adjacent industry.
Specific experience in technology procurement, such as IT software licensing and technology contracts, and corporate services procurement, such as HR, facilities or travel service contracts.

Responsibilities

Develop and drive one- to three-year category strategies for Technology and Corporate Services spend areas, setting priorities, cost-reduction targets and sourcing plans.
Update category strategies based on market trends, business objectives and stakeholder input, and secure stakeholder support for implementation.
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including preparing and issuing RFP/RFQ packages, evaluating proposals and conducting negotiations.
Use data and analytics to compare sourcing scenarios and supplier offers, considering total cost of ownership and contractual risks.
Negotiate high-value supplier contracts to achieve favorable pricing, service levels and risk allocation; collaborate with Legal on contract finalization.
Serve as the primary procurement liaison for technology and corporate services business units, advising stakeholders and managing expectations.
Manage relationships with major suppliers and implement supplier relationship management practices to monitor performance, resolve issues and identify improvement opportunities.
Conduct business reviews with key vendors against SLAs and KPIs, drive corrective actions, mitigate supplier risks and establish contingency plans for critical services.
Identify opportunities for supplier partnerships, innovation, process improvements and value beyond cost.
Monitor supplier market dynamics, including mergers, financial stability and new market entrants.
Ensure category procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, competitive bidding requirements, approval workflows and contract procedures.
Improve procurement processes and tools, including e-sourcing, contract templates, spend analytics and sourcing cycle times.
Lead, coach and mentor procurement team members; set priorities, give feedback, develop skills and support career growth and succession planning.
Ensure direct reports understand and apply customer service standards, and model Allegiant’s customer service standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.