Senior Manager, Technology Category Management
Core
Owns assigned technology spend sourcing activity (Hardware/Telecom/Cloud, Software, or Technology Services), developing category strategy, leading team coaching, and delivering savings and risk reduction for the enterprise.
Role type
Senior Manager, Technology Category Management
Builds
Enterprise technology category strategies, sourcing plans, supplier contracts, and productivity pipelines
Domain
Healthcare/Pharma industry + Technology Procurement (Hardware, Software, Services)
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, category management, team leadership, contract negotiation, spend analytics, supplier performance management, market insight, MA&D support, process improvement
Preferred skills
MBA, managing teams across multiple geographies, healthcare/pharma industry experience, CPSM/CPP/ISM certification
Technologies
Ariba, Power BI, Excel
Responsibilities
Define and manage category strategies and sourcing plans; identify productivity opportunities through spend analysis; lead sourcing events and negotiations; drive realization of negotiated savings; manage supplier performance and contract compliance; coordinate cross-functional stakeholders; manage category budgets and performance metrics; maintain market and technology insights; support M&A and corporate initiatives; lead process improvements and team development; support the Director in stakeholder engagement
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
