IT Category Manager

Job Description

IT Category Manager – Technology Procurement (Remote)

We are seeking an experienced IT Procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing and category management initiatives across enterprise technology spend categories.

This is a procurement-focused role requiring strong experience in technology sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and category ownership. The ideal candidate will have managed large technology portfolios and possess a strong understanding of IT supplier markets, contracting standards, and sourcing best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across technology categories including Software, SaaS, Cloud, Telecom, Infrastructure, Professional Services, and Outsourcing

• Lead supplier negotiations, competitive sourcing events (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs), and contract discussions

• Negotiate and manage MSAs, SOWs, Licensing Agreements, Professional Services Agreements, and Outsourcing Contracts

• Partner with IT, Legal, Finance, Security, and business stakeholders to drive sourcing initiatives and maximize value

• Manage supplier relationships, performance, risk, and governance activities

• Analyze spend, market trends, and supplier capabilities to support strategic decision-making

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Technology Category Management experience

• Experience managing large enterprise technology spend portfolios, ideally $50M+ annually

• Experience negotiating software, SaaS, cloud, telecom, and technology services agreements

• Strong contract negotiation experience, including MSA, SOW, licensing, professional services, and outsourcing agreements

• Experience supporting global or multi-region sourcing initiatives

• Strong understanding of technology supplier markets, pricing models, and contracting standards

Preferred Backgrounds

• IT Category Manager

• Technology Category Manager

• Strategic Sourcing Manager

• IT Procurement Manager

• Technology Procurement Manager

• IT Sourcing Manager

• Senior Category Manager

• Global Category Manager

Preferred Systems

• Coupa

• SAP Ariba

• ServiceNow

• Oracle

• SAP

• Workday

• Salesforce

This opportunity is ideal for someone who has successfully owned technology categories, negotiated complex vendor agreements, managed significant spend portfolios, and delivered measurable sourcing value within enterprise environments.