Technology Category Manager
Core
Leads analysis of commodity data and industry trends for Hardware, Telecom, and Software categories to drive strategic procurement and sourcing strategies.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Sourcing strategies and supplier contracts for IT hardware, telecom, and software
Domain
Technology procurement and supply chain management
Required skills
Supply chain modeling, financial modeling, contract negotiation, supplier performance monitoring, risk mitigation, stakeholder management, strategic sourcing
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business, experience with pre-packed solutions, global collaboration
Technologies
Supply chain modeling tools, financial modeling tools
Responsibilities
Analyze commodity data and industry trends; lead strategic procurement projects for less complex domains; liaise with stakeholders to translate business priorities into procurement plans; negotiate with suppliers using pre-packed solutions; monitor supplier performance and mitigate contract risks; champion procurement best practices globally.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
