Category Manager - Technology & Corporate Services Procurement

allegiantair; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegiant Air seeks a Category Manager - Technology & Corporate Services Procurement to lead strategic sourcing across IT and corporate services. You will define category strategies, drive cost savings, and manage key supplier relationships while guiding cross-functional teams.

You will mentor Sourcing Specialists, collaborate with executives, and balance urgent business needs with long-term optimization. US work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of strategic sourcing/procurement experience with indirect categories such as IT and corporate services.
• Experience in category management or senior buyer roles delivering significant savings/value.
• Experience in technology procurement and corporate services negotiations.
• Strong cross-functional project leadership with senior stakeholder involvement.
• Advanced data analysis and financial modeling for procurement activities.
• Familiarity with e-sourcing tools (SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent contract knowledge: drafting and redlining terms with risk mitigation.
• Ability to influence executives and build consensus.
• Mentoring and developing sourcing professionals; leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive 1-3 year category strategies for Technology & Corporate Services spend areas.
• Identify priority projects, set cost reduction targets, and outline sourcing plans for sub-categories.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Contract negotiation

Data analysis

Financial modeling

e-sourcing tools

Stakeholder management

Excel analytics

Vendor management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Summary

The Category Manager - Technology & Corporate Services Procurement is the lead strategist for procurement of all technology and corporate service categories. In this senior role, you will define and drive overarching category strategies for a broad portfolio encompassing IT (hardware, software, telecom) and corporate services (e.g. HR services, travel, facilities, marketing, professional services). Your mission is to create value for stakeholders, reduce total cost of ownership (TCO), and mitigate risk through smart contracting. You will lead high-value sourcing initiatives, negotiate enterprise-level contracts, and manage key supplier relationships to ensure the company obtains the best value. This role requires working closely with all levels of business owners and stakeholders - from department managers to executives - and influencing decisions without direct authority by providing expert guidance and data-driven insights. As a people leader, the Category Manager mentors and develops the Sourcing Specialist(s) on the team, building their skills so they can execute strategies effectively and grow into future leaders. The Category Manager will manage additional resources which are offshore. The Category Manager must be adept at balancing urgent business needs with strategic long-term goals, knowing how to adjust procurement tactics when quick turnarounds are needed while still safeguarding cost savings and favorable terms.

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Minimum Requirements

Combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. Must pass a Criminal Background Check.

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Education Details: Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field is required.

Years of Experience: Minimum seven (7) years of strategic sourcing/procurement experience, with a significant portion in indirect procurement (managing categories like IT, professional services, or other corporate services). Experience should include category management or senior buyer roles where you owned strategy and delivered substantial savings/value. Specific experience in the technology procurement domain (e.g., IT software licensing, tech contracts) and in corporate services procurement (such as negotiating service contracts in HR, facilities, travel, etc.) is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional projects or initiatives (especially those involving senior stakeholders) is required. Prior people management or team leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in conducting rigorous data analysis and financial modeling for procurement - including spend analysis, cost breakdowns, and TCO analysis - is essential.
• Familiarity with e-sourcing and procurement systems (such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills for analytics are required.
• Strong understanding of contract law and contract negotiation principles: able to draft and redline contract terms, and to identify and mitigate contractual risks.
• Knowledge across a broad range of indirect categories and supplier markets.
• Excellent negotiation skills - a proven ability to negotiate complex deals that deliver both cost savings and robust terms.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data to make quick decisions and to develop innovative solutions (for example, identifying alternative sourcing options to meet a hard deadline cost-effectively).
• Influence and communication skills are critical: must be able to persuasively communicate with and advise stakeholders at all levels, and to build consensus. This includes strong presentation skills to articulate procurement recommendations to executives.
• Leadership and mentoring ability - capable of inspiring and guiding team members, as well as leading cross-functional project teams.
• The role requires a high level of business acumen and stakeholder empathy, understanding the broader company goals and the operational context in which procurement decisions are made.
• Adaptability and organizational agility - able to navigate changing priorities and urgent requests with composure, adjusting plans as needed while keeping strategic objectives in view.
• Lastly, a commitment to ethical conduct and knowledge of procurement compliance (ensuring transparency, fairness, and no conflicts of interest) is a must.

Preferred Requirements

• An MBA or other advanced degree.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPCM, or MCIPS (or equivalents) are strongly preferred, as they reflect advanced expertise in procurement best practices.
• Prior Airlines or adjacent industry experience.

Job Duties

• Develop and drive 1-3 year category strategies for all Technology & Corporate Services spend areas.
• Identify priority projects, set cost reduction targets, and outline sourcing plans for sub-ca