IT Category Manager (Contract)

$60 per hour

ATR International

San Jose, CA

Job Description

Job Title: IT Category Manager (Contract)

ATR International is seeking an IT Category Manager on behalf of our client, Cadence Design Systems .

Location: San Jose, CA (onsite 4 days/week)
Type: 6-month contract (temporary)
Pay Rate: $60/hr

Role Overview

The IT Category Manager leads sourcing and procurement for IT hardware, software, and services — including servers, laptops, software tools, and data center support — for a leading high-tech organization. This role partners closely with R&D engineering, IT, and business teams to deliver cost savings, reduce risk, and ensure reliable supplier performance supporting IT and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead sourcing and procurement for IT categories supporting engineering and enterprise needs
Develop and execute category strategies to optimize cost, quality, service, and risk
Partner with R&D, IT, and cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements and specifications
Conduct supplier evaluations, competitive sourcing, and contract negotiations
Manage supplier relationships, performance, and continuous improvement initiatives
Drive measurable savings, cost avoidance, and value creation
Monitor market trends and benchmark pricing to inform sourcing decisions
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and processes
Support efficient Procure-to-Pay workflows, including PR creation and physical delivery tracking
Improve visibility and accuracy across procurement and goods receipt processes

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
5+ years of sourcing/procurement experience with strong exposure to IT categories
Proven experience negotiating contracts and managing suppliers
Strong business judgment balancing cost, risk, and operational needs
Experience sourcing IT hardware, software, and SaaS
Experience supporting technical or engineering stakeholders
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Experience with procurement systems and sourcing tools

Preferred Experience

Experience sourcing software, hardware, or data center services in a high-tech environment
Familiarity with software licensing models and supplier agreements
Track record of delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements

What Success Looks Like

Seamless support for engineering and IT procurement needs
Improved supplier performance and reduced risk
Consistent delivery of savings and cost efficiency
Strong stakeholder satisfaction and partnership

ATR International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

ATR International is a staffing and workforce solutions firm providing high‐quality talent across a wide range of industries, including technology, operations, and professional services.

Company Description

ATR International is a staffing and workforce solutions firm providing high‐quality talent across a wide range of industries, including technology, operations, and professional services.

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