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Sourcing Category Manager – Software

US-TX-HOUSTON-575 N. DAIRY ASHFORD RD, ENERGY CENTER II EC2💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead software sourcing strategies, manage supplier contracts, and achieve cost savings for IT/technology software categories.

Role type

Senior sourcing category manager (software)

Builds

Annual and long-term sourcing strategies and pipeline plans for software

Domain

Procurement / Software (On-Prem, SaaS, Cloud)

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

software category planning, contract negotiation and redlining, supplier risk management, stakeholder collaboration, data analysis for sourcing, Microsoft Office proficiency

Preferred skills

global cybersecurity and data privacy regulation knowledge

Responsibilities

Lead RF(x) processes, negotiate commercial contracts with software suppliers, mitigate supplier risks, track sourcing KPIs, communicate project status to business leaders

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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