IT Category Manager - Software & SaaS

Lubrizol Corporation•Wickliffe, OH

41d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Procurement Manager (in house referred to as a Regional Category Manager) – IT Software, you will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives across enterprise software, SaaS, and digital services, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to drive value, manage risk, and enable business transformation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
3+ years of procurement or sourcing experience.
Experience managing IT software or indirect spend categories.
Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work effectively across regions and cultures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital procurement tools.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Experience sourcing software-as-a-service, cloud, or enterprise software.
Knowledge of software licensing models.
SAP or enterprise resource planning experience.
Advanced sourcing or negotiation training.
Spanish/Bilingual written and speaking.

Responsibilities

Own and manage IT Software and Digital Services categories within a regional and global matrix organization.
Develop and execute strategic category plans aligned with business and procurement objectives.
Lead commercial negotiations for software agreements, including pricing models, renewals, license true-ups, and service-level agreements.
Drive value through cost optimization, demand management, and application rationalization.
Track and report key performance indicators related to cost savings, compliance, supplier performance, and risk mitigation.
Identify and mitigate supplier, contractual, cybersecurity, and financial risks.
Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships and governance models.
Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Finance, Legal, and Information Security partners.