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Bose Corporation · 2 months ago

Category Manager, IT Procurement

US, GA - Atlanta

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$97K/yr - $133K/yr

5+ years exp

Bose Corporation is a leader in audio experiences, dedicated to transforming sound for over 60 years. As the Category Manager for IT & Engineering Tools Procurement, you will define and execute global sourcing strategies for technology investments, ensuring alignment with business goals and driving innovation.

Consumer Electronics

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead IT and Engineering technology sourcing strategies aligned with business, security, and financial objectives

Partner with IT business owners, Finance, and senior leadership to plan and review budgets, identify cost optimization opportunities, and ensure spend transparency

Develop and manage strategic relationships with vendors across software, cloud, hardware, and managed services

Execute sourcing activities including RFI/RFP, negotiations, and contract management for complex IT agreements (SaaS, IaaS, PLM, ERPs, ITSM, CAD/CAE, managed services, MSA, SLA, SOW)

Ensure contracts meet Bose standards for risk, data privacy, and compliance

Monitor supplier performance and vendor lifecycle, driving accountability through vendor governance, KPIs and performance reviews

Stay informed on technology and market trends to inform sourcing decisions and identify innovation opportunities

Provide regular reporting on strategy execution, savings, and key performance indicators to senior IT leadership

Qualification

IT procurementEnterprise IT infrastructureCloud servicesFinancial analysisSAP AribaVendor managementNegotiation skillsStakeholder managementSoftware asset managementITILVendor risk frameworks

Required

Proven leader in IT or Engineering procurement with experience managing enterprise technology categories

Strong understanding of Enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, and engineering tools ecosystems

Excellent negotiation, financial analysis, and stakeholder management skills, with an understanding of licensing models, cloud services, and managed IT agreements

Skilled at navigating complex stakeholder environments and translating technology roadmaps into actionable sourcing strategies

Ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across IT, Engineering, Finance, and Legal

5+ years of relevant procurement experience; SAP Ariba or similar platform experience preferred

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA a plus)

Preferred

SAP Ariba or similar platform experience preferred

Familiarity with software asset management, ITIL, or vendor risk frameworks a plus

Benefits

Bonus programs

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

A 401(k) plan

Exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing

A generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences

Company

Bose Corporation

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Bose Corporation is a privately held company that designs and manufactures audio equipment.

Founded in 1964

Framingham, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.bose.com/en_us/index.html

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