Category Manager - Enterprise Software
Core
Commercial owner of the Enterprise Software category acting as an internal consultant to build strategy, drive savings, and negotiate with vendors.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Category strategy, savings plans, and commercial frameworks for Enterprise Software and SaaS.
Domain
Financial Services / Enterprise Software Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, complex contract negotiation, vendor commercial modeling, total cost of ownership analysis, stakeholder influence, category strategy development, supplier consolidation, data analysis, team coaching.
Preferred skills
Experience with India-based procurement teams, AI tool utilization, regulatory risk management.
Technologies
Power BI, eSourcing tools, AI tools.
Responsibilities
Build and execute category strategy for Enterprise Software; lead high-value sourcing events and negotiations; manage senior supplier relationships; coach and develop Category Specialists; analyze spend data to identify savings opportunities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
