Enterprise IT Sourcing & Strategy Leader

Verramobility; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Verra Mobility in Mesa, Arizona, seeks a Senior IT Category Manager to lead enterprise IT spend strategy across software, cloud, cybersecurity, and services. You will influence CIO/IT leadership, drive multi-year value through negotiations, and oversee RFx programs with executive sponsors.

You will partner with Finance, Legal, and Security to optimize technology investments, manage supplier risk, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in supply chain, finance, project management, or related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s) strongly preferred in supply chain, finance, project management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Owns a complex, high-spend IT category with global scope and enterprise impact.
• Influences IT leaders and enterprise technology roadmaps; presents recommendations to leadership.
• Leads cross-functional project teams and external partners to deliver multi-year roadmaps and operating model changes.
• Champions supplier governance and continuous improvement through clear communication and analytics.
• Mentors and develops procurement professionals in support of the category plan.

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Sourcing strategy

Category management

Financial modeling

Vendor management

Data analysis

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, finance, project management, or related field

MBA or Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

RFx design

Contract lifecycle management

Spend analytics platforms

P2P systems

Job description

Verra Mobility in Mesa, Arizona, seeks a Senior IT Category Manager to lead enterprise IT spend strategy across software, cloud, cybersecurity, and services. You will influence CIO/IT leadership, drive multi-year value through negotiations, and oversee RFx programs with executive sponsors.

You will partner with Finance, Legal, and Security to optimize technology investments, manage supplier risk, and deliver measurable business outcomes.