Category Manager - Technology Strategic Sourcing

The IT Category Manager will join the team responsible for development of category and sourcing strategies, sourcing execution, negotiations, and contracting activities across multiple categories within IT. This is a high-impact position, with responsibility to commercially manage and strategically source products and/or services within the Infrastructure subcategory of IT Spend. This position will provide consistent exposure to Best Buy executives, large strategic suppliers, and highly complex agreements.

The right candidate will have an opportunity to make an immediate impact with noticeable results. The Best Buy Procurement organization is undergoing a significant transformation to become a strategic value generating business enabler.

This role is hybrid, which means you will be required to work in the office Monday through Thursday at Best Buy’s headquarters and Fridays virtually from home or other non-Best Buy location. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.

• Development of category and sourcing strategies, sourcing execution, negotiations, and contracting activities across infrastructure related area of IT spend
• Establishes and maintains strategic relationships with business stakeholders understanding and applying business objectives to category strategies
• Optimize the total cost of ownership and increase the total value derived from our digital and technology investments for non-merchandise goods and services acquired by Best Buy
• Interact with all levels of the organization, cross functionally partnering with and influencing business leaders across the Best Buy Enterprise
• Leading negotiations of $0-$25 million technology contracts
• Problem solve and search for answers using internal and external network/sources with ability to be agile when faced with setbacks and roadblocks

• 4 or more years of experience in strategic sourcing or commensurate experience in related functions, including direct experience with supplier relationship development and contract negotiations
• 2 or more years of experience collaborating with and influencing stakeholders and business partners

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or supply chain fields
• 5 or more years of experience working within a matrix fortune 200 organization
• 3 or more years of experience with retail / in-store technology
• 3 or more years of experience with technology contract negotiations
• 3 or more years of experience within infrastructure technology contract negotiations

We’re committed to helping our people thrive at work and  offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it, especially key moments in your life.

• Competitive pay
• Generous employee discount
• Physical and mental well-being support

Best Buy provides different types of leaves of absence (LOA) and potential pay sources to employees based on eligibility. The length of your LOA depends on your situation, where you live, your full-time or part-time employment status, and federal and state regulations. Intermittent or reduced-schedule leave is also available for certain medical or family care leaves. Paid time off (vacation or PTO) is offered to full-time and part-time employees based on work location, employment status, salary or hourly status (exempt/non-exempt), and years of continued or bridged service.

Certain roles, where market norms demand it, are eligible for various forms of incentive pay to drive performance and offer recognition for achieving financial and strategic results. For more information about our incentive pay plans, including eligibility, please refer to our Incentive Programs Summary.

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