category sourcing manager, Technology/Hardware (Nashville, TN)
Core
Senior individual contributor and enterprise category leader responsible for setting vision and commercial direction for a broad portfolio of technology categories, including software, SaaS, cloud-based solutions, maintenance, support, and related technology services, with a primary focus on hardware.
Role type
senior IC category sourcing manager (technology/hardware)
Builds
multi-year enterprise category strategies, supplier governance frameworks, and value pipelines for complex technology spend
Domain
Enterprise Technology Procurement / Hardware & Software Sourcing
Required skills
strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiation, contract management, market analysis, financial modeling, risk mitigation, cross-functional leadership, executive presentation
Preferred skills
technology-category expertise, program and portfolio management, coaching and thought leadership
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Develop and refresh multi-year enterprise category strategies; lead complex sourcing initiatives and negotiations with major suppliers; establish executive supplier governance and monitor performance; create business cases and financial models; partner with senior leaders to align on sourcing decisions; mitigate supplier and commercial risks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
