Category Manager – Information Technology

IBM; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Category Manager for Information Technology to drive sourcing strategies for its Procurement BPO clients. The role requires extensive experience in strategic sourcing, relationship management, and a deep understanding of IT and indirect categories. The chosen candidate will foster cost efficiencies and mitigate risks while managing supplier selections and contract negotiations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing and category management.
• 4+ years of experience sourcing IT categories including Hardware and Software.
• Willingness to travel to client locations in the US and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of sourcing strategies for IT categories.
• Build relationships with cross-functional stakeholders in Procurement.
• Identify cost savings opportunities across clients' IT spend.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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Introduction

In this procurement consulting role, the Category Manager will lead the development, execution, and ongoing management of category/sourcing strategies for IBM’s Procurement BPO clients. Above and beyond strategic sourcing activities, the Category Manager should understand external variables, learn the internal landscape of our client (requirements, organizational structure, priorities) and develop relationships to successfully deliver improved cost, reduced risk, and more efficient programs.

Introduction

In this procurement consulting role, the Category Manager will lead the development, execution, and ongoing management of category/sourcing strategies for IBM’s Procurement BPO clients. Above and beyond strategic sourcing activities, the Category Manager should understand external variables, learn the internal landscape of our client (requirements, organizational structure, priorities) and develop relationships to successfully deliver improved cost, reduced risk, and more efficient programs.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Develops category strategies and/or sourcing strategies for the assigned areas of responsibility.
• Builds deep relationships with cross-functional client stakeholders including retained Procurement teams, business stakeholders, Legal, and Finance.
• Identifies cost savings opportunities across the client’s Information Technology spend.
• Acts as a trusted advisor and SME in the areas of sourcing and negotiating contracts for Technology and other Indirect categories.
• Achieves cost savings, risk mitigation, and process efficiencies through various value levers.
• Leads supplier selection process across multiple simultaneous projects within the category.
• Leads negotiations with current and potential suppliers as part of the contract renewal or vendor selection process.
• Collects and analyzes internal/external category data, metrics, and reports to track performance against targets and identify new sourcing opportunities or category insights.
• Innovates within the procurement space; looking at new ways to structure programs or categories, benefit from changes in supply market, or modify tools/processes to add value.
• Provides support throughout the sourcing and contracting process when necessary, ensuring seamless handoff to our clients when appropriate.
  
  

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• A minimum of 7 years of strategic sourcing and category management experience
• 4+ years sourcing IT categories in areas such as: Hardware, Software, IT Services, and Telecom
• Candidates must be willing and able to travel to client locations based on business requirements (US & Canada clients).
• The required location for this position is Toronto, ON (up to 5 business days per week in an IBM or client office).
  
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Previous experience in a client facing / consultative role
  
  

Degree in Business, Law, Supply Chain Management or other applicable field

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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