IT Category Manager
Core
Lead global IT sourcing strategy, vendor management, and supplier innovation to support digital transformation and cost optimization.
Role type
Senior IC IT Sourcing Manager
Builds
Global IT sourcing agenda, supplier partnerships, and commercial models
Domain
Technology procurement and global supply chain
Required skills
IT sourcing strategy, supplier selection, tendering, contract negotiation, supplier performance management, risk management, cost optimization, stakeholder influence, governance frameworks
Preferred skills
Commercial acumen, transformation leadership, cross-functional collaboration, regulatory compliance
Technologies
RFPs, contract management systems, sourcing tools
Responsibilities
Define and execute global IT sourcing strategy, lead end-to-end sourcing activities including negotiations, drive supplier rationalization, partner with IT/Finance/Legal to optimize value, develop sourcing methodologies and governance frameworks, provide market insights for strategic decisions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC