Senior Category Manager – Technology Procurement
Core
Develop global sourcing strategy and manage enterprise-wide technology procurement for SaaS, cloud, and IT services.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Technology Procurement)
Builds
Global sourcing roadmaps, commercial models for SaaS/cloud, and supplier partnership frameworks.
Domain
Technology Procurement / SaaS & Cloud
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global technology sourcing, SaaS licensing, cloud pricing structures, enterprise contract negotiation, supplier landscape management, executive vendor engagement, build vs buy analysis, spend analytics, procurement policy influence, commercial risk assessment
Preferred skills
FinOps, cloud optimization, engineering cost models, global matrix environment experience
Technologies
AI tools, analytics platforms
Responsibilities
Define global strategy for technology spend, establish multi-year sourcing roadmaps, manage complex enterprise negotiations, structure agreements to optimize cost and risk, own global supplier landscape, lead executive-level vendor engagements, serve as trusted advisor on vendor selection, drive transformation in procurement through automation and new sourcing models
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
