IT Category Manager – Remote

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as an IT Category Manager!

In this role, you’ll lead sourcing and procurement for IT categories including software, SaaS, hardware, cloud, AI, telecom, and professional services. You will negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and drive sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and performance.

• Negotiate and draft complex contracts, amendments, and SOWs.
• Partner with stakeholders and legal teams to ensure compliance and risk management.
• Lead RFx processes, market analysis, and supplier evaluations.
• Develop sourcing strategies and maintain vendor performance metrics.
• Improve processes to strengthen vendor management capabilities.
• Handle renewals, renegotiations, and procurement of IT tools and services.

Here’s what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra:

“If you want to work for a company that is always considering its employees while working towards sustainable growth this is that company. Within Symetra, there is always innovation, empowerment, and growth opportunities, all while providing us with a great work/life balance and incredible benefits for a very reasonable cost!” - Cindy J. G., Sr. Product Owner

“We're big enough to make an impact on the country, but small enough to care and know who you are and what you're contributing to the organization. All new ideas are welcome!” - Stephanie

F., VP Customer Service & Operations

We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
• Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Salary Range: $103,300 - $172,200 plus eligibility for annual bonus program

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certifications or designations relevant to the field highly preferred (CPM, CSMP, CSM, PMP, Six Sigma).
• 5+ years of relevant experience in IT sourcing and vendor management required.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Skilled negotiator with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strategic thinker who influences and mentors others.
• Excellent at relationship building and driving consensus.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and effective in complex environments.
• Excels at organization and applies high attention to detail.

At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.

Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products—and operate our company—to stand the test of time.

We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

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