Assistant Director, Software & Infrastructure Sourcing

The Hartford; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 113,600 - 170,400; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford in Morristown is seeking an Assistant Director, Software and Infrastructure Category Management to develop and execute category strategies for high‑value software & infrastructure spend, reporting to the AVP, Category Lead.

This role leads end‑to‑end sourcing initiatives, negotiates contracts, and drives cost reductions while delivering measurable business value through data‑driven insights and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of category management and strategic sourcing experience for software categories.
• Experience leading market analysis and vendor negotiations.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes category strategies aligned to enterprise objectives.
• Leads end-to-end sourcing initiatives and negotiates contracts.
• Drives cost reductions and business value via data-driven insights.
• Manages supplier relationships and ensures compliance with procurement policies.

Skills

Category management

Sourcing strategy

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Contract management

MS Office

Coupa

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Coupa

Job description

The Hartford in Morristown is seeking an Assistant Director, Software and Infrastructure Category Management to develop and execute category strategies for high‑value software & infrastructure spend, reporting to the AVP, Category Lead.

This role leads end‑to‑end sourcing initiatives, negotiates contracts, and drives cost reductions while delivering measurable business value through data‑driven insights and stakeholder collaboration.