Category Manager

Aston Carter • Northbrook, IL

5d • $65 - $65 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an IT Sourcing & Procurement Category Lead to own and lead our global technology procurement portfolio. In this role, you will lead sourcing strategies across enterprise software, SaaS, hardware, managed services, communications platforms, and IT professional services. You will drive large-scale negotiations with industry-leading vendors, deliver significant cost savings while balancing risk, governance, and business objectives, and partner with senior leaders across IT, Finance, Legal, and Cybersecurity as a trusted strategic advisor. You will also lead end-to-end RFx and RFP initiatives from strategy to award.

Requirements

• 5+ years of IT sourcing and category management experience
• Strong vendor negotiation and contract management expertise
• Experience managing complex procurement projects and stakeholder relationships
• A proven track record of delivering measurable sourcing results

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies across enterprise software, SaaS, hardware, managed services, communications platforms, and IT professional services
• Drive large-scale negotiations with industry-leading vendors including Oracle, Microsoft, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Accenture, Infosys, and more
• Deliver significant cost savings while balancing risk, governance, and business objectives
• Partner with senior leaders across IT, Finance, Legal, and Cybersecurity as a trusted strategic advisor
• Lead end-to-end RFx and RFP initiatives from strategy to award

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed