Gulf Coast Automation Group · 17 hours ago
Category Manager - IT Sourcing
Northbrook, Illinois, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$50/hr - $65/hr
5+ years expGulf Coast Automation Group is seeking a Category Manager - IT Sourcing to lead strategic sourcing and procurement of enterprise technology solutions. The role involves managing enterprise software, SaaS, hardware, and IT professional services while collaborating with various departments to ensure effective vendor partnerships.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the global IT procurement category portfolio including enterprise software, SaaS, cloud solutions, hardware, communications platforms, managed services, and IT professional services
Execute end-to-end IT sourcing activities including RFx, negotiations, renewals, extensions, and execution of legal agreements
Support governance approvals and business case development for sourcing initiatives
Develop, maintain, and strengthen strategic supplier relationships while ensuring best-in-class commercial terms
Manage preferred supplier programs and lead supplier rationalization efforts to simplify the supplier ecosystem
Consolidate buying power to improve efficiency and cost outcomes
Partner closely with business stakeholders across IT, Finance, Legal, Cybersecurity, and business units to act as a trusted sourcing advisor
Lead key sourcing initiatives that deliver process improvements and toolset enhancements
Ensure adherence to global sourcing policies and procedures
Monitor and maintain hardware and licensing arrangements aligned with the technology roadmap
Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and vendor management practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Information Technology, or related field
5+ years of experience developing and executing IT category strategies across software, hardware, SaaS, and IT professional services
Proven experience negotiating complex, multi-year, multi-million-dollar SaaS and enterprise software agreements
Strong knowledge of sourcing best practices, category management, and procurement lifecycle processes
Demonstrated ability to work directly with senior leadership, including C-level executives
Strong financial analysis skills with advanced Excel proficiency
Knowledge of commercial contracting practices and legal agreement structures
Proven ability to deliver sustainable cost reductions through strategic sourcing
Strong organizational, process management, and time management skills
High attention to detail with excellent documentation skills
Ability to analyze and interpret spend data to support sourcing initiatives
Independent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify innovative solutions
Strong follow-through and accountability
Preferred
Experience negotiating with major software vendors such as Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft, and ServiceNow
Experience negotiating with IT consulting and contracting firms such as Client or Infosys
CPM, CPSM, or PMP certification a plus
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Company
Gulf Coast Automation Group
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase