Tech and Non-Tech Services Managers

Job Description

• Develop and execute category strategies for Tech Services and Professional Services aligned with business and operational goals
• Manage end-to-end category lifecycle, including spend analysis and total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization
• Identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and preferred supplier programs across sites
• Lead large sourcing events (RFP, RFQ, RFI) for professional services and tech services categories
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing models, service levels (SLAs), and master service agreements (MSAs)
• Support building sourcing pipelines for the category in the region and help regional buyers drive sourcing projects
• Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and cost avoidance initiatives with service suppliers
• Act as a strategic business partner to Technology, Engineering, Operations, EHS, Finance, and HR
• Translate business requirements into sourcing solutions that balance cost, quality, safety, and service continuity
• Provide market intelligence and benchmarking insights to internal stakeholders
• Deliver and report annual cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation metrics
• Leverage should-cost models, rate benchmarking, and market analytics

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
• At least 4 years of relevant work experience in the job description

• Approximately 8-10 years' experience in handling category management activities in the Professional Services and Tech Services space
• Professional certification (CPSM, CPSD, CIPS, PMP) preferred
• Exposure in drafting category strategy, sourcing planning, business case creation, sourcing execution and contract closure
• Good client-facing & client management skills
• Demonstrated experience with Professional Services and Tech Services procurement in the U.S. market
• Experience working with national service providers and regional vendors
• Very good communication skills
• Strong customer-centric mindset (client-facing experience preferred)
• Transformation mindset with ability to identify improvement opportunities
• Highly organized, proactive, and goal-oriented
• High integrity, attention to detail, and strong prioritization skills

Note:

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa (H1B or otherwise).