IT Sourcing Category Manager

Job description

Key Responsibilities Category Strategy & Sourcing: - Develop and execute multi‑year IT category strategies aligned to business and technology objectives (software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, telecom, IT services, etc.). - Lead strategic sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs, and negotiations) for IT solutions, ensuring competitive pricing, clear scope, and measurable outcomes. - Evaluate market trends, licensing models, and emerging technologies to make informed sourcing decisions. Supplier & Contract Management: - Manage strategic IT supplier relationships, including MSPs, system integrators, software publishers, and hardware providers. - Negotiate commercial terms, SLAs, service credits, renewal structures, and risk protections in coordination with Legal and IT stakeholders. - Drive contract standardization, renewal governance, and supplier performance reviews. Stakeholder Partnership: - Act as the primary procurement partner to IT leadership, translating technical requirements into sourcing and contracting strategies. - Collaborate with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, cost transparency, and savings validation. - Support IT project initiatives by ensuring sourcing timelines align with...