JPS Tech Solutions · 15 hours ago
IT Category Manager
Northbrook, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expJPS Tech Solutions is seeking a Senior IT Category Manager who will lead enterprise-wide sourcing and category management of technology spend. The role involves collaborating with executive leadership and various teams to implement sourcing strategies, manage negotiations with technology providers, and ensure compliance with sourcing policies.
Information TechnologyIT InfrastructureSoftware Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead global IT category strategy across software (SaaS, cloud, on-prem), hardware, telecom, managed services, and IT professional services
Execute complex, multi-year, multi-million-dollar enterprise and SaaS licensing negotiations, delivering optimal commercial and risk outcomes
Manage the full strategic sourcing lifecycle from demand intake and RFx through negotiation, contracting, and governance
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior and C-suite leaders, providing data-driven insights and business cases
Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships, driving performance, consolidation, and cost optimization
Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, Cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to align sourcing with technology and risk strategies
Ensure compliance with global sourcing policies and continuously improve processes, tools, and sourcing maturity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, or related field
10+ years of experience in IT sourcing and category management across software, SaaS, cloud, hardware, and IT professional services
Proven success negotiating large-scale enterprise agreements with major technology vendors and global system integrators
Strong knowledge of commercial contracting, SaaS licensing, cloud consumption, and managed services models
Demonstrated track record of delivering sustainable cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives
Experience engaging and influencing C-suite and senior stakeholders with data-driven insights
Advanced analytical skills, including spend analysis, TCO modeling, and business case development
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
MBA
Professional certifications (CPM, CPSM, PMP)
Company
JPS Tech Solutions
JPS Tech Solutions offers software engineering, cloud, mobile development, and IT infrastructure solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase