Non-Merch Procurement Category Mgr- IT

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs internal assessments of current and future business needs within assigned IT and E-Commerce spend categories to develop an understanding of technology roadmap, digital platform, and professional service requirements.
• Conducts external assessments of key markets, emerging technologies, software licensing trends, and industry developments to understand market dynamics and future impacts.
• PARTNERS WITH INTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS: Partners with IT, E-Commerce, Finance, Legal, Information Security, and other stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business priorities and technology roadmaps.
• LEADS CATEGORY STRATEGIES: Leads cross-functional teams to execute category strategies including requirements development, strategic sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and supplier onboarding.
• Negotiates complex technology agreements including software licenses, SaaS subscriptions, cloud services, support agreements, professional services, and digital platform contracts.
• DEVELOPS MODELS: Develops qualitative and quantitative models to assess total cost of ownership, business value, supplier risk, and alternative sourcing strategies.
• DELIVERS SOURCING RESULTS: Accountable for delivering sourcing results and achieving business objectives within assigned spend categories, including cost savings, risk mitigation, process improvements, and service enhancements.
• DRIVES VALUE: Drives incremental value through continuous improvement initiatives, supplier innovation programs, and strategic partnerships.
• COLLABORATES WITH STAKEHOLDERS: Collaborates with business stakeholders and suppliers to optimize software utilization, contract renewals, vendor consolidation opportunities, and licensing compliance.
• EVALUATES PERFORMANCE: Evaluates supplier risks related to cybersecurity, data privacy, business continuity, and regulatory compliance in partnership with internal subject matter experts.
• COMMUNICATES RESULTS: Provides regular communication to management regarding sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, supplier performance, market conditions, and vendor activities within assigned categories.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Finance, or a related discipline and/or four to seven years of procurement experience.
• Significant procurement, sourcing, contract management, or category management experience supporting IT, technology, digital, software, telecommunications, cloud services, E-Commerce, or related spend categories.
• Working knowledge of technology procurement concepts, software licensing structures, SaaS agreements, cloud services, and IT supplier management preferred.
• Strong technical competency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of modern procurement tools (e.g., e-sourcing, CLM, P2P, spend analytics, supplier management platforms, etc.).
• CPSM, CPSD, CSCP, or related professional certification preferred.