Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Technology ,Service & Transformation)
Core
Lead strategic sourcing activities and manage a team of sourcing managers to support a large-scale technology transformation program across Central America.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Supplier strategy, technology sourcing, contract management, and procurement operations for Service integrators, Hardware, Cloud, Infrastructure, and Managed Services.
Domain
Telecommunications / Technology Transformation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, Category management, Team leadership, RFx process management, Supplier negotiations, Contract management, Spend analysis, Cost optimization, Stakeholder management, Project management
Preferred skills
Telecommunications industry experience, Large-scale transformation program support, Matrix organization experience
Technologies
Service integrators, Hardware, Cloud, Infrastructure, Managed Services
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of Sourcing Managers; Develop and execute sourcing strategies; Lead RFx processes and supplier negotiations; Manage vendor relationships and governance frameworks; Support procurement operations and cost optimization; Partner with business, technology, finance, and executive stakeholders; Drive project delivery for transformation initiatives; Perform commercial analysis and support P&L improvement.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
