Category Manager - IT

Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for an IT Category Manager to join a growing supply chain team with a strong focus on Technology sourcing. This role will build and execute sourcing strategies that support enterprise-wide technology initiatives. You will lead the selection and negotiation of major software vendors and IT service providers, ensuring the organization secures the right partners, pricing, and contract terms to support long-term business goals.

Your work will directly impact cost control, risk management, and the success of large-scale technology implementations.

• Partner with business leaders to define, analyze, and prioritize technology sourcing needs aligned with long-term strategy
• Develop and execute category strategies focused on IT consulting services, software, and related technology spend
• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes including RFP development, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award
• Guide cross-functional teams through vendor selection and contract implementation
• Negotiate complex, multi-year, multi-million dollar technology contracts
• Operationalize contracts with business unit contract managers to ensure smooth implementation
• Oversee or support full contract lifecycle management, including renewals and amendments
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues quickly to protect business outcomes
• Provide market intelligence on software vendors, service providers, and technology trends
• Recommend sourcing approaches that improve business processes and go-to-market strategies
• Ensure compliance with sourcing strategies, policies, and public sector procurement procedures where applicable
• Report on category performance and key sourcing metrics
• Build strong internal and external relationships across multiple stakeholder levels
• Mentor and support other supply chain team members

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, business administration, operations, engineering, or related field
• SCMP certification or equivalent supply chain certification required
• 8-10 years of sourcing and contract management experience
• Proven experience leading structured, multi-step strategic sourcing initiatives
• Demonstrated success negotiating complex, high-value technology contracts
• Strong knowledge of software vendors, IT consulting providers, and technology market trends
• Experience working in complex environments with multiple stakeholders; exposure to both private and public sector environments is preferred
• Knowledge of public sector procurement procedures and quality management processes
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Ability to influence without authority and build trusted business relationships
• Comfortable leading change and supporting transformation initiatives

• $65/hr

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered