Director, Category Management - IT Outsourcing & Consulting

Artech Information Systems LLC

Position: Director, Category Management - IT Outsourcing & Consulting
Location: Hybrid - Hartford, CT
Duration: 6-month contract-to-hire
About the Role:
We are seeking a senior Category Manager to join our Strategic Sourcing team, focusing on IT Outsourcing (ITO) and Consulting services. This role involves managing high-value IT Professional Services spend, developing multi-year sourcing strategies, negotiating global outsourcing agreements, and leveraging analytics to optimize cost, mitigate risk, and drive business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting for IT Outsourcing and Consulting services.
Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with business objectives.
Conduct market and supplier analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Draft and negotiate complex contracts in partnership with Legal.
Track KPIs, performance metrics, and value realization for managed categories.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide insights to senior leadership.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and adoption of procurement technologies.

Qualifications & Skills:

8+ years in category management or strategic sourcing, preferably in IT Professional Services.
Proven experience with global outsourcing agreements and supplier negotiations.
Strong analytical skills with experience in spend analysis and performance metrics.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to operate in a matrixed environment and lead complex sourcing initiatives.
Familiarity with procurement tools (CLM, sourcing platforms, analytics dashboards) a plus.

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid role in Hartford, CT with some in-office days expected.

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