Global IT Category Lead — Strategic Tech Procurement

AppleOne Employment Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is looking for an experienced IT Category Manager to oversee global technology procurement. This strategic position involves managing a large-scale technology portfolio and driving category management initiatives.

Candidates should have 5–10 years of IT procurement experience, particularly with substantial spend portfolios exceeding $50M, and strong negotiation skills. The role focuses on vendor management and enhancing sourcing strategies to achieve commercial success.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of IT Procurement experience.
• Experience managing a technology spend portfolio of approximately $50M+.
• Strong understanding of IT procurement market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and category management initiatives.
• Negotiate complex vendor agreements.
• Drive value across technology spend categories.

Skills

IT Procurement / Strategic Sourcing experience

Global category management

Managing large technology spend portfolios

Contract Negotiation and Vendor Management

Stakeholder Management

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services is looking for an experienced IT Category Manager to oversee global technology procurement. This strategic position involves managing a large-scale technology portfolio and driving category management initiatives.

Candidates should have 5–10 years of IT procurement experience, particularly with substantial spend portfolios exceeding $50M, and strong negotiation skills. The role focuses on vendor management and enhancing sourcing strategies to achieve commercial success.