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DSJ Global · 1 week ago

Category Manager - Technology & IT Sourcing

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $120K/yr

4+ years exp

DSJ Global is an industry leading, Fortune 500 organization, seeking an experienced sourcing leader to manage strategic procurement for technology and IT categories. This role focuses on driving cost optimization, negotiating complex contracts, and building strong vendor partnerships across hardware, software, cloud services, and telecommunications.

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Hiring Manager

Sasha Levin

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies for all technology and IT spend

Lead end-to-end sourcing processes, including RFPs, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiations

Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and SLAs with technology vendors

Category planning and ownership over software licensing and renewals, hardware, security, and IT spend

Drive cost-saving initiatives through spend consolidation and supplier rationalization

Partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements and ensure timely contracting

Monitor KPIs and supplier performance to maintain category health

Champion procurement best practices and continuous improvement

Qualification

Strategic sourcingContract managementNegotiation skillsTechnology procurementProcurement toolsStakeholder managementAnalytical skillsTechnology marketsCommunication skills