IT Procurement Category Manager

Gartner Category Managers play an essential role leading strategic sourcing opportunities, developing category plans and negotiating highly complex contracts on behalf of multiple stakeholders. They are highly effective communicators, able to articulate the value proposition of partnering early and often with the greater Source to Contract team. This role will be responsible for Global IT Software Solutions, Subscription Agreements, and Mobility Agreements.

This role routinely influences and advises senior leaders on innovative sourcing strategies that create sustainable, long-term partnerships for the overall organization.

• Establish strong relationships with stakeholders; building a robust understanding of mission critical priorities and requirements across spend categories and suppliers.

• Work collaboratively with geographically dispersed stakeholders to develop strategic category plans for IT Software, Subscription and Mobility categories. Gain alignment on sourcing and negotiation strategies and short/long term category roadmaps.

• Serve as the Procurement SME for your stakeholders and guide them on strategic sourcing and operational procurement processes. Communicate early and often. Proactively seek ways to reduce costs and improve efficiencies.

• Maintain knowledge of current category trends, supplier capabilities and changes within the supplier and technology landscape for traditional and emerging solutions.

• Lead cross-functional teams through a disciplined sourcing process. Facilitate stakeholders through developing requirements, evaluating suppliers and supplier selection using effective project management skills. Ensure all sourcing initiatives are conducted in a fair and ethical manner which provides a level playing field for all participants.

• Develop negotiation plans aligned with stakeholder desired outcomes for TCO, SLAs and key business terms. Demonstr