IT Category Manager

5+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience within complex, technology-driven environments. Knowledge of IT products and services, including cloud, cybersecurity, networking, hardware, connectivity, software, and professional services. Experience developing sourcing strategies and managing RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and bid analyses. Strong negotiation skills with experience optimizing pricing, commercial terms, technology contracts, and total cost of ownership. Excellent project management, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and executive-level communication skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to guide technical teams on security findings, remediation, and best practices. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field. Desired Skills: Experience using AI tools. Experience working in the hospitality industry. Masters Degree in in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field. Description of Role/Responsibilities: Beacon Hill Technologies is seeking a detail-oriented IT Global Strategic Sourcing Manager. This resource will lead sourcing and procurement initiatives across a broad portfolio of technology products and services. This role will develop and execute sourcing strategies, manage competitive bid processes, negotiate supplier agreements, evaluate market and cost data, and build strategic vendor partnerships. The position will collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional IT stakeholders to consolidate suppliers, reduce total cost of ownership, improve procurement performance, and deliver measurable value across the organization Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Company Profile: Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs. Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. #J-18808-Ljbffr