Category Manager - Technology & Corporate Services Procurement
Core
Lead strategist for procurement of technology and corporate service categories, defining strategies to reduce total cost of ownership and mitigate risk.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Indirect Procurement)
Builds
Enterprise-level contracts and sourcing strategies for IT hardware/software/telecom and corporate services (HR, travel, facilities, professional services).
Domain
Corporate Services / Indirect Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, spend analysis, TCO modeling, supplier relationship management, cross-functional stakeholder influence, data analysis, financial modeling, contract law knowledge, leadership/mentoring.
Preferred skills
MBA, CPSM/CPCM/MCIPS certification, Airlines industry experience.
Technologies
SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, Advanced Excel
Responsibilities
Develop 1–3 year category strategies, lead strategic sourcing initiatives (RFP/RFQ), negotiate high-value contracts, manage key supplier relationships, mentor sourcing specialists, conduct business reviews with vendors.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management
