Manager, Technology Category Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Implement category strategies and sourcing initiatives for designated technology expenditures.

• Oversee category strategies, sourcing plans, priority pipelines, annual objectives, and comprehensive category plans.

• Evaluate spending, demand, and market intelligence to uncover opportunities for cost reduction and avoidance.

• Direct sourcing events, supplier assessments, negotiation processes, and award suggestions.

• Administer contracts within assigned authority and refer complex or high-value matters to the Director.

• Utilize expertise in MSA, SaaS, cloud contracts, pricing structures, licensing rights, and governance protocols.

• Achieve negotiated efficiencies, confirm savings with Finance, promote implementation and engagement, and monitor benefits.

• Oversee supplier performance, contract adherence, issue resolution, SLAs, KPIs, financial risks, and cyber risks.

• Collaborate with business, IT, Legal, Finance, Security, and Regional Sourcing/Country Leaders.

• Act as the primary liaison for business and vendor representatives, providing updates, identifying risks, and offering recommendations to the Director.

• Manage budgets, track savings, coordinate delivery schedules, and report on performance.

• Keep abreast of market trends, emerging technologies, and vendor capabilities.

• Support MA&D and corporate projects, including vendor overlap analysis, synergy assessments, due diligence, Day-1 preparedness, and integration or separation tasks.

• Contribute to enhancements in processes, onboarding, cross-training, standardization, policies, procedures, playbooks, tools, and practices.

• Mentor and coach analysts and team members on analysis, sourcing events, and industry best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

• Over 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement.

• Minimum of 3 years concentrating on technology categories.

• Required experience in hardware/telecom/cloud, software, or technology services.

• Proven track record in negotiating technology contracts and achieving quantifiable savings.

• Familiarity with licensing, subscriptions, consumption, SOW/T&M/fixed-price, and SLA commercial models.

• Understanding of associated risks, data privacy, and security considerations.

• Strong analytical capabilities.

• Proficient in spend analytics and sourcing tools such as Ariba, Power BI, and Excel.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to influence business and IT stakeholders effectively.

• MBA is preferred.

• Preferred experience in guiding or mentoring team members; formal people management experience is not required.

• Experience supporting MA&D sourcing in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or other regulated sectors is advantageous.

• Professional certifications like CPSM, CPP, or ISM are a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Backup dependent care services.

• Adoption assistance programs.

• Coverage for infertility treatments.

• Support in family building endeavors.

• Solutions for behavioral health.

• Paid parental leave benefits.

• Paid caregiver leave.

• Access to training programs.

• Resources for professional development.

• Opportunities for mentorship.

• Employee resource groups.

• Engagement in volunteer activities.

• A culture of inclusivity and wellness resources.