UKG · 1 month ago
Senior Technical Category Manager- SaaS
Lowell, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expUKG is a leading provider of workforce operating solutions that empower organizations to optimize their workforce. The Senior Technical Category Manager will play a crucial role in managing technology spend and vendor relationships, focusing on SaaS investments and procurement strategies to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
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Responsibilities
Support the management and optimization of a multi-million-dollar technology spend portfolio, driving value through strategic partnerships with key vendors
Build and nurture relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business priorities and inform technology sourcing strategies aligned with enterprise objectives
Partner with FP&A leadership to align technology investments and spending decisions with the company’s financial goals
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for acquiring and optimizing enterprise software, cloud services, SaaS solutions, and hardware assets
Lead end-to-end software and services acquisition processes to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership through competitive sourcing events (RFx, reverse auctions, etc.)
Identify and resolve breakdowns in communication, demand planning, or negotiation, ensuring timely execution across procurement and stakeholder teams
Serve as the primary relationship owner for a portfolio of strategic resellers and cloud service providers, fostering accountability and performance excellence
Negotiate and execute complex contracts in partnership with Legal, Finance, and Third-Party Risk teams to ensure compliance and mitigate organizational risk
Develop and implement market-based category strategies that reduce costs, eliminate redundancies, improve efficiency, and deliver measurable results through performance metrics and reporting
Proactively monitor SaaS market trends to uncover and capitalize on opportunities for cost optimization, renegotiation, or competitive sourcing events – consistently driving reductions in overall technology spend
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or relevant certification (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent) preferred
7–10+ years of progressive experience in technology sourcing, procurement, or supplier management, with a focus on enterprise SaaS
Extensive experience negotiating, interpreting, and managing SaaS and software licensing agreements, including commercial and contractual terms
Strong expertise in sourcing strategy, contract negotiation, and category planning, with a demonstrated track record of cost optimization and supplier performance improvement
Deep knowledge of procurement best practices, market intelligence, and technology category management
Proven ability to build and influence relationships across all levels of the organization and with external suppliers to drive alignment and strategic outcomes
Preferred
Exceptional communication and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data and contract terms into actionable business insights
Highly organized and adaptable, capable of managing multiple complex projects and workstreams in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Benefits
Short-term incentive
Long-term incentive
Comprehensive benefits
Company
UKG
UKG™delivers HCM, payroll, HR service delivery, and workforce management solutions. It is a sub-organization of Hellman & Friedman.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2007-03-23Acquired
Leadership Team
Jennifer Morgan
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Joudrey
EVP and CTO
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