IT Category Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Align IT procurement requirements and priorities with IT, business clients, and Supply Management leadership.

• Oversee assigned supplier portfolios, agreements, renewals, and activities related to third-party risk management.

• Manage client portfolios, comprehend procurement requirements and timelines, cultivate relationships, and influence procurement strategies.

• Spearhead, develop, and execute category strategies to control expenses and maintain supply continuity.

• Negotiate supplier agreements and renewals in collaboration with Legal, Risk Management, IT, and business partners.

• Negotiate statements of work and ordering documents with clients and suppliers.

• Evaluate, identify, and mitigate risks associated with third-party agreements.

• Contribute to business cases, manage expenditure, and plan project procurement timelines alongside CIO, IT, business technology leaders, and project teams.

• Engage in Supply Management processes including Supplier Onboarding, Third-Party Risk Management, Stakeholder Advisory Board, Risk Council, and P&L Improvement.

• Communicate with leadership, enhance team performance, support P&L improvement, and promote diversity objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Management, Economics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Over 7 years of professional experience in Supply Management, Procurement, or IT Business Office roles focused on IT supplier or category management.

• Information Technology experience managing IT services and suppliers.

• Strong knowledge of the IT marketplace, relevant terminology, and industry standards.

• Proven experience with application development and managed services agreements as well as statements of work.

• Skilled in negotiations involving pay-for-performance and shared-risk allocation in agreements.

• Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and influencing abilities.

• Capacity to lead cross-functional business meetings, create and deliver clear presentations, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

• Strong business acumen and understanding of business structures, processes, and information flow within an organization with multiple business lines.

• Experience utilizing common Supply Management tools for procure-to-pay and contract lifecycle management.

• Must possess authorization to work in the United States.

• The American Red Cross does not sponsor employment visas.

• Preferred: a combination of Supply Management and IT experience.

• Preferred: experience with major IT service providers and suppliers.

• Preferred: experience in authoring and contracting professional services statements of work.

• Preferred: familiarity with Coupa P2P and/or Ironclad CLM.

• Preferred: previous experience in nonprofit, humanitarian, or mission-driven organizations.

• A Master’s degree and professional certification are preferred, but not mandatory.

• Capability to utilize a personal computer, relevant software, and office equipment for extended periods.

• Operational flexibility to accommodate sudden and unpredictable requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.

• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.

• PTO: Starting at 19 days per year; subject to job type and tenure.

• 11 paid holidays, including six core holidays and five floating holidays.

• 401K with up to 6% matching.

• Paid Family Leave.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Short- and Long-Term Disability and Insurance.

• Service Awards and recognition.

• Mentorship programs fostering career development.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.

• Regular and frequent video meetings in a virtual/work-from-home environment.