Category Manager (Technology)
Core
Lead strategic sourcing, contracting, and supplier management for enterprise software, SaaS, digital solutions, and technology services.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Technology)
Builds
Strategic sourcing agreements and supplier partnerships for high-spend technology categories
Domain
Energy sector / Technology Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, category planning, stakeholder engagement, change management, risk mitigation, IT/OT category management
Preferred skills
Experience with technology and professional service suppliers, managing multi-state IT/OT categories
Technologies
Enterprise software, SaaS, digital solutions, IT, OT
Responsibilities
Develop and implement sourcing strategies to achieve corporate savings goals; negotiate and execute strategic sourcing agreements; manage supplier relationships and governance; partner with business and technology leaders to evaluate investments; develop metrics to track program progress
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC