Procurement Category Manager – Hardware & Connectivity
Core
Develop and implement category strategies for Technology Hardware and Connectivity procurement, leading end-to-end sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
Role type
Senior Procurement Category Manager
Builds
Strategic sourcing pipelines and supplier contracts for engineering hardware, networks, telecoms, and IT infrastructure
Domain
Technology Hardware & Connectivity (via careerplan.io/jobs/100619341792-procurement-category-manager-hardware-connectivity-at-arm)
Required skills
Category strategy development, end-to-end sourcing, commercial negotiation, supplier relationship management, market analysis, risk mitigation, stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
Semiconductor/tech sector experience, global organization experience, Ariba/Source-to-Contract platforms, procurement orchestration platforms, MCIPS qualification
Technologies
Ariba, Zip
Responsibilities
Develop category strategies, lead sourcing and contracting, identify commercial levers, build supplier relationships, manage supply risks, influence cross-functional decisions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
