Category Manager - Technology & Corporate Services Procurement

Allegiant•Las Vegas, NV

26d•$110,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Category Manager – Technology & Corporate Services Procurement is the lead strategist for procurement across technology and corporate service categories, including IT hardware, software and telecommunications, as well as HR services, 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 contracting. It leads high-value sourcing initiatives, negotiates enterprise-level contracts and manages key supplier relationships. The Category Manager works with business owners and stakeholders at all levels, from department managers to executives, providing expert guidance and data-driven insights while influencing decisions without direct authority. As a people leader, the role mentors and develops sourcing specialists, sets priorities and builds their capabilities. The role also manages additional offshore resources and balances urgent business needs with long-term strategic goals. This position requires a bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, finance or a related field, and at least seven years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience, with substantial indirect procurement experience. An MBA or other advanced degree, procurement certifications and prior airline or adjacent-industry experience are preferred. The role is full-time, with a stated salary range of $110,000–$135,000 per year. Some travel may be required. Allegiant identifies itself as an essential services provider and requires team members to report to their assigned work location during declared emergencies unless prohibited by government order.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, finance or a related field.
At least seven years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience, including significant indirect procurement experience.
Experience managing categories such as IT, professional services or other corporate services; experience owning category strategy and delivering substantial savings or value.
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.
Understanding of contract law and contract negotiation, 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 cost savings and robust 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 at all levels and present recommendations to executives.
Leadership and mentoring skills, including the ability to guide team members and lead cross-functional project teams.
Business acumen and stakeholder empathy, with an understanding of company goals and operational context.
Adaptability and organizational agility to manage changing priorities and urgent requests while maintaining strategic objectives.
Commitment to ethical conduct and knowledge of procurement compliance, including transparency, fairness and avoidance of conflicts of interest.
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 other advanced degree.
Professional procurement certification such as CPSM, CPCM, MCIPS or equivalent.
Prior airline or adjacent-industry experience.
Specific experience in technology procurement, such as IT software licensing or technology contracts, and corporate services procurement, such as HR, facilities or travel service contracts, is described as highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop and drive one- to three-year category strategies for technology and corporate services spend.
Identify priority projects, set cost-reduction targets and establish sourcing plans for subcategories.
Update strategies to reflect market trends and business objectives, gather stakeholder and sourcing-specialist input, and secure stakeholder buy-in.
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including preparing and issuing RFP/RFQ packages, evaluating supplier proposals and conducting final negotiations.
Use data and analytics to compare supplier offers and scenarios, considering total cost of ownership and contractual risks.
Negotiate high-value supplier contracts to achieve favorable pricing, service levels and risk allocation; use approaches such as multiyear cost modeling and performance-based incentives.
Coordinate contract finalization with Legal and ensure agreements protect the company and comply with corporate policies.
Serve as the primary procurement liaison for technology and corporate services, advising stakeholders and communicating sourcing plans, market insights and progress.
Build stakeholder trust, influence decisions without formal authority, manage expectations and secure support for procurement initiatives and policy compliance.
Manage major supplier relationships and apply supplier relationship management practices to monitor performance, resolve issues and identify improvements.
Conduct supplier business reviews against SLAs and KPIs, and drive corrective actions or innovative solutions.
Mitigate supplier risk, establish contingency plans for critical services, monitor supplier-market dynamics and support supplier quality and timeliness.
Champion value beyond cost, including long-term supplier partnerships, supplier-led innovation and process improvements.
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and ethical standards; enforce competitive bidding, approval workflows and contract approval procedures, and address compliance issues.
Improve procurement processes and tools, including e-sourcing, contract templates, spend analytics and sourcing-cycle efficiency.
Lead and mentor procurement team members; set goals and priorities, provide coaching and feedback, develop specialist skills, manage workload and support career growth and succession development.
Foster team performance, collaboration, continuous learning and adaptability, and ensure direct reports apply customer commitment and service standards as appropriate.
Model Allegiant’s customer service standards and perform other duties as assigned.
Report to the assigned trip or work location during declared national or state emergencies unless prohibited by local, state or federal order.