Technology Services Sourcing Category Manager

Opportunity

Join a global strategic sourcing organization that enables innovation, value creation, and operational excellence. You will contribute to the strategic direction and own the execution across technology services, IT consulting, and R&D engineering procurement. This position suits an experienced professional who can autonomously manage sourcing projects, persuade partners, and deliver quantifiable benefits in a fast‑paced, international environment.

• Develop and drive category strategy and sourcing plans to deliver value across IT services spend
• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing projects
• Negotiate agreements and pricing to secure competitive results
• Act as the procurement business partner to IT and product development engineering teams
• Manage supplier relationships and performance
• Drive data‑driven decisions
• Conduct spend analysis, pricing comparisons, and supplier benchmarking
• Drive process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce cost, and strengthen operational resilience across professional services engagements

• 5–8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management
• Experience in procuring technology professional services, consulting, or engineering services preferred
• Sourcing & commercial skills
• Proficient in negotiating MSAs, SOWs, and various services pricing models
• Solid understanding of the various service delivery models
• In-depth understanding of how AI is reshaping IT service delivery and pricing models
• Analytical capability
• Brings to bear LLMs and data tools such as Excel in the everyday execution of responsibilities as accelerators, but not crutches
• Proven ability to partner with cross‑functional teams and influence outcomes
• Highly organized, diligent, and able to prioritize effectively while being comfortable in a dynamic environment with changing requirements
• Strong understanding of consulting delivery models, commercial structures for professional services, and common contracting approaches for technology engagements

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $95,100 – $195,900 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

In California, the pay range for this position is $135,300 – $195,900. In Colorado, the pay range for this position is $108,100 – $156,550.

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