Director, Category Management - IT Outsourcing
Job in
Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, 06155, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Artech LLC
Contract
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Business Systems/ Tech Analyst, IT Business Analyst, Cybersecurity
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Director, Category Management – IT Outsourcing & Consulting
Location:
Hybrid – Hartford, CT
Duration: 6-month contract-to-hire
About the Role:
We are seeking a senior Category Manager to join our Strategic Sourcing team, focusing on IT Outsourcing (ITO) and Consulting services. This role involves managing high-value IT Professional Services spend, developing multi-year sourcing strategies, negotiating global outsourcing agreements, and leveraging analytics to optimize cost, mitigate risk, and drive business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting for IT Outsourcing and Consulting services.
- Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Conduct market and supplier analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Draft and negotiate complex contracts in partnership with Legal.
- Track KPIs, performance metrics, and value realization for managed categories.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide insights to senior leadership.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and adoption of procurement technologies.
- 8+ years in category management or strategic sourcing, preferably in IT Professional Services.
- Proven experience with global outsourcing agreements and supplier negotiations.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in spend analysis and performance metrics.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to operate in a matrixed environment and lead complex sourcing initiatives.
- Familiarity with procurement tools (CLM, sourcing platforms, analytics dashboards) a plus.
Hybrid role in Hartford, CT with some in-office days expected.
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