Category Manager Infrastructure
Core
Manage strategic sourcing and supplier relationships for Technology Infrastructure, focusing on Database, Middleware, and Enterprise Software.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Technology Infrastructure)
Builds
Strategic sourcing strategies, commercial agreements, and supplier portfolios for critical business services.
Domain
Financial Services / Technology Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, complex contract negotiation, software commercial models (SaaS, subscription, licensing), stakeholder management, risk mitigation, market intelligence, project management
Preferred skills
MCIPS certification, experience with Oracle/IBM/Microsoft/MongoDB, software asset management, hybrid infrastructure management, Financial Services background
Technologies
Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, TIBCO
Responsibilities
Develop category strategies for database and middleware; lead complex sourcing initiatives and commercial negotiations; manage supplier performance and governance; optimize spend and license rationalization; drive procurement transformation initiatives
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC
