Global IT Category Manager

Join a team that values your ambition and empowers your growth. At Corient, we help high‑ and ultra‑high net‑worth individuals and families to enjoy a full life while preserving their wealth for future generations. Overview The Global IT Category Manager owns global category strategy and sourcing execution for IT related spend. This role partners closely with IT leadership, Finance, and Procurement Operations to drive value through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and disciplined category management while ensuring alignment with global procurement policies and governance standards. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute global IT category strategies aligned to business and financial objectives. Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, RFPs, negotiations, and supplier selection for IT spend. Partner with IT, Finance, and Procurement Business Partners to forecast demand and manage category pipelines. Support contract negotiations and vendor lifecycle activities in coordination with Procurement Operations and Legal. Track category performance, savings, and supplier outcomes. Ensure sourcing and contracting activities align with global procurement standards, approvals, and documentation requirements. Maintain audit‑ready records supporting sourcing decisions and supplier selections. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field. 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management, with IT spend exposure. Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills. Experience operating in a global, matrixed organization. Financial acumen and comfort partnering with senior business and technology leaders. Physical Requirements Requires ability to work in an office environment, including prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May require ability to lift up to 15 pounds. Position requires onsite work 4 days per week. U.S. Eligibility Requirements Must be 18 years of age or older, have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. Must be willing to execute Corient’s Employee Agreement or Confidentiality and Non‑Disclosure Agreement. Benefits 401(k) plan with employer matching Four medical plan options, employer‑subsidized Employer‑paid dental, vision, and life & AD&D insurance Short‑term and long‑term disability Paid maternity & parental leave Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts Dependent Care FSA Commuter & transit FSA Corporate discount program – Perkspot Training reimbursement Paid professional designations Volunteer days Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be recruited and, if applicable, selected and employed without regard to sex, race, religion, marital status, veteran status, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, creed, ancestry, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Corient Services LLC