Sr. Category Manager-Global Procurement (Hardware, Software, Infrastructure)

FICO • San Diego, CA

12d • Remote

About The Position

At FICO, we're looking for a strategic procurement leader who wants more than a seat at the table — they want to shape what happens there. Reporting to the Director of HSI Category Management, you'll partner with key business units to drive smarter sourcing strategies, ensure supply continuity, and deliver real savings that fuel FICO's mission — all in a high-visibility role where your work directly influences the technology backbone of a global analytics leader ,” Chief Procurement Officer

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field, or relevant experience; advanced degree a plus.
• Demonstrable experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management across hardware, software and technology infrastructure.
• Proven ability to negotiate and structure complex vendor agreements with reputable suppliers.
• Experience developing vendor consolidation strategies that reduce risk, improve operations and deliver measurable cost savings.
• Strong financial acumen, including business case development, TCO analysis, and capital and operating expenditure planning.
• Familiarity with Source-to-Pay systems, Business Intelligence tools, and procurement process improvement.
• Confident and poised; excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to influence and present to stakeholders up to C-Suite.
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships across Engineering, Product and other technology teams, as well as Finance, Legal, Operations and Security teams.
• Self-starter with can-do attitude, sense of humor, strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Willingness to travel occasionally; comfortable working in dynamic, globally diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Leads global procurement strategies for hardware, software and infrastructure across Engineering, Product and other technology teams.
• Negotiates hardware, software, and infrastructure deals through knowledge of relevant suppliers and deal structures for Engineering, Product and other technology teams.
• Responsible for supply continuity and quality, lead time improvements and savings/ROI targets.
• Actively identifies gaps, proposes and implements changes needed to meet strategic objectives.
• Drives and delivers savings/ROI opportunities aligned with organization commitments.
• Develops vendor management strategies to consolidate global vendors and achieve strategic objectives.
• Develops, communicates and executes global procurement strategies aligned with best practices and strategic objectives.
• Partners with business leaders to execute CapEx and OpEx purchases that meet cost savings and other strategic objectives.
• Brainstorms and provides feedback on category planning and best practices in supply and procurement organizations.
• Supports key initiatives, such as Source to Pay rollout, Business Intelligence tool optimizations, process efficiencies and spend controls to ensure adherence to best practices and procurement governance.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others; engenders support and trust from all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrates adaptability for working in diverse, fast-paced environments with significant grey areas and multiple, sometimes competing priorities and objectives.
• Makes decisions that support strategic objectives; takes personal accountability for decisions made and gains the support of others.
• Collaborates with key cross-functional stakeholders to ensure engagement, buy-in and ownership of sourcing strategies.

Benefits

• An inclusive culture strongly reflecting our core values: Act Like an Owner, Delight Our Customers and Earn the Respect of Others.
• The opportunity to make an impact and develop professionally by leveraging your unique strengths and participating in valuable learning experiences.
• Highly competitive compensation, benefits and rewards programs that encourage you to bring your best every day and be recognized for doing so.
• An engaging, people-first work environment offering work/life balance, employee resource groups, and social events to promote interaction and camaraderie.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees