Strategic IT Procurement Category Lead

Hitachi Vantara; Tandil; On-site; ARS 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Vantara in Buenos Aires, Argentina is seeking an experienced Procurement IT Category Manager to lead sourcing for IT hardware, software, and services. You will drive cost savings, manage complex contracts, and align supplier strategies with business objectives.

You'll collaborate with IT leaders, legal and finance, build category roadmaps, and track KPIs to deliver measurable value while ensuring policy compliance and risk management across global operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, IT or related field; master’s preferred.
• 3+ years in IT procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing.
• Track record of negotiating high-value IT contracts (hardware, software, SaaS, services).
• Knowledge of IT market dynamics, vendors, and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT category strategies for hardware, software, and services.
• Lead end-to-end procurement for complex IT projects from RFP to contract.
• Collaborate with IT leadership, legal and finance to align strategies with needs.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and drive process improvements.
• Manage supplier relationships with performance reviews and improvements.
• Monitor market trends and best practices to guide strategic decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Procurement systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP Ariba

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Hitachi Vantara in Buenos Aires, Argentina is seeking an experienced Procurement IT Category Manager to lead sourcing for IT hardware, software, and services. You will drive cost savings, manage complex contracts, and align supplier strategies with business objectives.

You'll collaborate with IT leaders, legal and finance, build category roadmaps, and track KPIs to deliver measurable value while ensuring policy compliance and risk management across global operations.