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IT Category Manager

Code Tech

 

Northbrook, IL, USA

Posted On: 2 days ago
Experience: 5+ years
Availability: Hybrid
Openings: 1
Category: Category Manager
Tenure: Contract - Corp-to-Corp
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Description

You own the strategic sourcing of Enterprise Technology, engaging with technology leaders and suppliers for hardware, software, and managed services.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the global technology procurement category portfolio, covering enterprise software, hardware, communications, and managed services.
  • Manage all aspects of IT sourcing processes, from RFx through negotiation and execution of legal agreements for new, renewal, or extension cycles.
  • Develop and maintain key supplier relationships to ensure high service levels while securing favorable commercial terms.
  • Build relationships with business stakeholders across IT, Finance, Legal, and Cybersecurity to advise on strategic sourcing.
  • Lead sourcing initiatives to achieve best value within acceptable risk, including delivering process improvements.

Required Skills

  • 5+ years of experience developing and executing category strategies in IT Sourcing (software, hardware, IT Professional Services).
  • Proven track record delivering significant and sustainable cost reductions via sourcing strategy execution.
  • Experience leading multi-million-dollar SaaS licensing negotiations.
  • Proficiency in the sourcing lifecycle, including RFx, negotiation, and contract execution.
  • Knowledge of standard commercial contracting practices and procedures.
  • Experience interacting with and presenting to C-level executives independently.
  • Familiarity with Procurement best-practice sourcing methodology.
  • Experience with Oracle, ServiceNow, Salesforce, or Microsoft applications.

Education

Bachelor's degree

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