Category Manager - IT

Job description

Caesars Entertainment Inc’s. Procurement & Strategic Sourcing department is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Technology Category Manager to spearhead the end-to-end sourcing processes for Corporate Hardware, Software, SaaS, Enterprise Security and related services. This critical role involves actively managing sourcing categories, leading supplier negotiations, and supporting and influencing key business decisions to drive successful sourcing outcomes. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with business and technical stakeholders to design and execute sourcing strategies that optimize cost, performance, and risk Translate complex technical requirements into commercial strategies, leading the full sourcing lifecycle—category planning, RFx execution, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and performance management Lead robust RFx processes including market assessments, supplier identification, competitive bidding, stakeholder alignment, scoring methodologies, negotiations, and award recommendations Perform advanced market and benchmark analysis to drive continuous improvement in pricing, service levels, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Track market dynamics and execut...