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Gartner2 days ago

Procurement Category Manager

$86,000–$118,000 year

Hybrid · Stamford, Connecticut, United States or Irving, Texas, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Enterprise

Job Summary

Procurement Category Manager leading strategic sourcing opportunities for Global IT Software Solutions, Subscription and Mobility categories, developing category plans, and negotiating highly complex contracts. The role influences senior leaders and collaborates with the Source to Contract team to drive cost reductions, align on sourcing strategies, and manage supplier relationships. Responsibilities include building stakeholder relationships, developing requirements with cross-functional teams, guiding procurement processes, evaluating suppliers, and ensuring ethical, compliant sourcing practices while leveraging data-driven spend analytics to inform decisions. The position may involve leading cross-functional teams and potentially people management, with a focus on delivering value and strategic category roadmaps across IT software, subscriptions, and mobility.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
  • 5+ years of relevant sourcing and negotiation experience of highly complex technology agreements across software categories with demonstrated ability to lead and deliver value
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