Procurement Category Manager
Core
Leading strategic sourcing, category planning, and complex contract negotiations for Global IT Software Solutions, Subscription Agreements, and Mobility Agreements.
Role type
Senior Procurement Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation)
Builds
Strategic category roadmaps, supplier consolidation strategies, and long-term partnerships for IT software and mobility spend.
Domain
IT Services & Software Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, complex contract negotiation, supplier management, spend analytics, project management, compliance management, stakeholder influence, cross-functional leadership, data-driven decision making, contract lifecycle management (CLM), procurement-to-pay (P2P) systems proficiency.
Preferred skills
Master's degree, multilingual skills, people management experience.
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, G-suite, e-sourcing platforms, spend analytics tools, contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, Procure-to-Pay (P2P) solutions.
Responsibilities
Develop strategic category plans and roadmaps for IT software and mobility; lead cross-functional teams through disciplined sourcing processes; negotiate complex contracts aligned with TCO and SLA goals; manage supplier performance and consolidation strategies; analyze spend and cost metrics to drive efficiencies; ensure compliance with legal, finance, and security policies during contracting.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with potential people management responsibilities.
