Category Manager - Technology, Data, AI & Hyperscalers

Job Description

Job Description

Category Manager – Technology, Data, AI & Hyperscalers  

 
The Category Manager will drive end-to-end sourcing execution and category management across enterprise technology spend, including cloud hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP), data platforms, and AI solutions. The role combines hands-on sourcing delivery with category strategy and execution 

 

 
Responsibilities:  

• Support development and execution of category strategies across technology, data, AI, and cloud 
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, vendor consolidation, and demand management 
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Tech Deals across, cloud hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP), data platforms, and AI solutions 
• Manage sourcing and renewals for hyperscaler contracts and cloud consumption programs 
• Managed end-to-end sourcing cycle, understand business needs, perform vendor research to identify potential participants to gettingthe contract signed 
• Develop and published RFP in Ariba 
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and gather market intelligence to support decision-making  
• Lead supplier selection and qualification processes, including issuing RFIs, RFPs, and conducting supplier evaluations and negotiations  
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure the sourcing strategy meets their needs 
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to secure favorable agreements that optimize value while mitigating risks 
• Manage project plan for all assigned sourcing requests from requirement gathering to contracting 
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to secure favorable agreements (MSA/SOW) that optimize value while mitigating risks 
• Liaise with legal, business and supplier to finalize contracts 
• Document and analyze supplier responses to ensure it contains valid and detailed information 
• Co-ordination with various stakeholders (business, procurement, suppliers) for setting up meetings, presentations and other sessions 
• Liaising with business stakeholders, procurement team and suppliers to ensure timely and successful completions of tasks and activities (related to RFx events, NDA management and contracting) 
• Collaborate with Technology, Data, AI, Security, Finance, and Legal teams to align sourcing outcomes 
• Maintaining project plans/ tracker for all requests and sourcing events, including timely reporting to all stakeholders 

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• 5+ years of sourcing/procurement experience with a focus on IT Hardware & Infrastructure 
• Proven experience as a Sourcing Specialist, Procurement Specialist, or similar role 
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, procurement best practices, and supplier management 
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Good project management/ business analysis/ process analysis skills 
• Working knowledge of SAP Ariba, primarily in Sourcing and Contract workspace 
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities 
• Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification will be a plus