Category Manager (Technology Sourcing)

San FranciscoFull-time$92k2026-10-16 → 2026-11-10

Hybrid

Core

Lead strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives for global technology categories including Software, Network, SaaS, IaaS, and Telephony.

Role type

Senior Category Manager (Technology Sourcing)

Builds

Strategic sourcing projects, commercial contracts, and supplier performance programs for the Technology organization.

Domain

Technology Procurement / Supply Chain

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, spend analytics, risk management, supplier relationship management, category planning, stakeholder partnership

Preferred skills

CSCP, CPSM, or CPIM certification, M&A sourcing experience, proficiency in Workday Scout, Coupa, or Ironclad

Technologies

Workday Strategic Sourcing (Scout), Coupa, Ironclad

Responsibilities

Develop sourcing strategies for technology categories; lead RFx processes and supplier evaluations; negotiate commercial terms and MSAs; optimize costs and mitigate supply risks; manage supplier performance against SLAs; conduct spend analytics for consolidation opportunities.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

About Okta

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