Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Technology ,Service & Transformation)

Amdocs; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amdocs is seeking an experienced Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives and manage a team of sourcing managers supporting a large-scale technology transformation program. The role drives supplier strategy, technology sourcing, contract management, procurement operations, and stakeholder engagement.

The candidate will lead RFx processes, negotiate with suppliers, and manage vendor governance while delivering commercial value and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Category Management.
• Experience managing procurement projects and cross-functional stakeholder environments.
• Strong project management and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Good understanding of the Central American and local supplier market.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Sourcing Managers across technology-related categories.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Service integrators, Hardware, Cloud, Infrastructure, and Managed Services.
• Lead RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and contract management activities.
• Manage vendor relationships and governance frameworks.
• Support procurement operations, reporting, spend analysis, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Partner with business, technology, finance, and executive stakeholders within a matrix organization.
• Drive project delivery and sourcing workstreams for transformation initiatives.
• Perform commercial analysis and support P&L improvement opportunities.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Procurement

Category Management

Team leadership

Negotiation

Bilingual Spanish/English

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Job description

Required Travel :No Travel

Managerial - Yes

Location: :USA-FL, Miami, Alhambra Plaza (AM)

Who are we?

Amdocs helps the world’s leading communications and media companies deliver exceptional customer experiences through reliable, efficient, and secure operations at scale. We provide software products and services that embed intelligence into how work runs across business, IT, and network domains –delivering measurable outcomes in customer experience, network performance, cloud modernization, and revenue growth. With our talented people, and more than forty years of experience running mission-critical systems around the globe, Amdocs runs billions of transactions daily. Our technology is relied on every day, connecting people worldwide and advancing a more inclusive, connected world. Together, we help those who shape the future to make it amazing. Amdocs is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (NASDAQ: DOX) and reported revenue of $4.53 billion in fiscal 2025. For more information, visit www.amdocs.com

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing activities and manage a team of sourcing managers supporting a large-scale technology transformation program across Central America. The role will drive supplier strategy, technology sourcing, contract management, procurement operations, and stakeholder engagement while delivering commercial value and operational excellence.

What will your job look like?

• Lead and mentor a team of Sourcing Managers across technology-related categories.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Service integrators , Hardware, Cloud, Infrastructure, and Managed Services.
• Lead RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and contract management activities.
• Manage vendor relationships and governance frameworks.
• Support procurement operations, reporting, spend analysis, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Partner with business, technology, finance, and executive stakeholders within a matrix organization.
• Drive project delivery and sourcing workstreams for transformation initiatives.
• Perform commercial analysis and support P&L improvement opportunities.

All you need is...

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Category Management.
• Experience managing procurement projects and cross‑functional stakeholder environments.
• Strong project management and negotiation skills.
• FluentinSpanishandEnglish.
• Good understanding of the Central American and local supplier market.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Telecommunications (Telco) industry.
• Experience supporting large-scale business or technology transformation programs, including post-merger or integration environments.
• Experience working within global or regional matrix organizations.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Supplier management
• Commercial acumen
• Executive stakeholder management
• Team leadership
• Analytical and data-driven decision making
• Results-oriented mindset

Amdocs is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce