ProcureAbility · 9 hours ago
IT Category Manager
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$0/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expProcureAbility is seeking an IT Category Manager who will develop and manage sourcing spend categories and oversee contract management for Tier 1 contracts. The role involves strategic category planning, supplier negotiations, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to drive cost savings and service excellence across the supply chain.
Management ConsultingProcurement
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develops and implements category plans and sourcing strategies for medium complexity categories that optimize cost, mitigate risk, and ensure supply continuity
Leads competitive bidding processes including RFPs, RFIs, and negotiations to secure best-value agreements
Negotiates, drafts, and manages contracts to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and industry standards
Develops and sustains mutually beneficial strategic relationships with category suppliers, conducting regular performance reviews, fostering collaboration on innovation and continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with the company’s safety, reliability, and sustainability goals
Partners with and influences cross-functional stakeholders and teams in developing sourcing and negotiation strategies for medium complexity spend categories
Maintains awareness of industry and market trends, supplier landscapes, and regulatory changes to drive informed decision-making and strategic sourcing initiatives
Conducts and documents market research and supplier risk analysis to verify the financial health of existing and potential suppliers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or job-related discipline OR equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing strategy IT Goods AND Services
Proven ability to lead high-value negotiations, develop contract structures, and drive favorable outcomes
Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging spend analytics, cost modeling, and digital procurement tools to optimize category strategies
MS Office Suite and SAP, Ariba or similar software
Benefits
Paid pension
401K match
Full medical benefits
Company
ProcureAbility
ProcureAbility, a Jabil company, is the leading provider of procurement services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lauren Gallagher
Chief Talent Officer
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