IT Category Specialist
Core
Support IT sourcing and procurement activities including strategic sourcing, contract administration, supplier relationship management, spend analysis, and negotiations for technology services, software, hardware, and data.
Role type
IT Category Specialist (Procurement)
Builds
IT procurement processes, supplier contracts, and cost-saving initiatives for Technology & Data Solutions
Domain
Technology procurement and supply chain management
Required skills
Spend analysis, contract administration, supplier relationship management, RFP/RFQ support, stakeholder collaboration, data reporting, process improvement
Preferred skills
Strategic sourcing, preferred supplier program adoption, legal/commercial contracting concepts, procurement system proficiency
Technologies
Smartsheet, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Contribute to category strategies for IT services and hardware; Assist with sourcing events and supplier onboarding; Analyze spend and pricing to identify savings; Prepare and manage supplier contracts and statements of work; Generate metrics and dashboards for procurement activity; Collaborate with IT, Legal, and business stakeholders on procurement execution.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
