Category Manager (Technology Sourcing)

San FranciscoFull-time$116k2026-10-13 → 2026-11-11

Hybrid

Core

Lead global strategic sourcing and contract negotiations for high-value technology categories (Software, Network, SaaS, IaaS, Telephony, AI) to drive cost savings and mitigate risk.

Role type

Senior Category Manager (Technology Sourcing)

Builds

Multi-year supplier agreements and strategic sourcing strategies for IT services and products

Domain

Technology Procurement / Strategic Sourcing

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, risk management, stakeholder partnership, supplier relationship management, data analysis, category planning, process governance

Preferred skills

M&A sourcing experience, process improvement, advanced analytics, ERP/financial systems proficiency

Technologies

Workday Strategic Sourcing/Scout, Coupa, Ironclad

Responsibilities

Develop sourcing strategies for technology categories; lead RFx events and supplier evaluations; negotiate commercial terms and MSAs; optimize costs and mitigate risks; manage strategic supplier relationships; mentor junior team members; build spend analysis models for leadership

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

About Okta

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