Indirect Category Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Lead category strategy development across IT services, with a focus on MSP, consulting, and managed delivery models
• Own and execute RFPs, RFIs, and supplier negotiations to secure best-value agreements
• Build and manage strategic relationships with MSP suppliers, including performance governance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop and implement supplier performance scorecards and KPI frameworks for managed services
• Negotiate and manage complex contracts, including multi-year managed service agreements and outcome-based pricing models
• Conduct supplier risk analysis and market intelligence across IT services landscapes
• Partner with senior stakeholders across IT, Finance, and Legal to align sourcing strategies with business goals
• Drive innovation through supplier partnerships, particularly across digital transformation and outsourced IT delivery models

Requirements

• 6–8+ years’ experience in IT sourcing / procurement, ideally within MSP or outsourced IT services
• Proven experience managing MSP vendors, system integrators, or consulting partners
• Strong track record in complex contract negotiation and supplier governance
• Experience with IT services categories (e.g., cloud services, application support, infrastructure outsourcing)
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Experience using procurement tools (e Sap, Ariba)

Pay

USD125000 - USD175000 per year