Global IT Sourcing & Category Leader

Intuitive; California (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive is seeking a Director of IT Sourcing & Category Management to lead our global IT procurement strategy across software, cloud, hardware, telecom, digital services, and professional services. You will partner with the CIO and IT leaders to develop category strategies, optimize supplier performance, manage risk, and deliver cost savings that support growth and innovation.

The role leads a team of sourcing professionals, driving procurement transformation, governance, and strategic

Qualifications

• 12+ years in procurement and category management.
• 7+ years of people leadership within IT sourcing teams.
• Experience managing complex technology categories including software, SaaS, cloud, and hardware.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale negotiations and delivering measurable business value.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global IT category strategies across software, cloud, hardware, telecom, and services.
• Lead strategic sourcing from opportunity identification through negotiation and contracting.
• Drive procurement transformation, governance, and best practices.
• Partner with CIO and IT leadership to align procurement with technology plans.
• Manage supplier relationships, risk, and performance with executive reviews.

Skills

Executive presence

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Procurement best practices

Contracting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

Contract Lifecycle Management

Vendor management systems

Job description

Intuitive is seeking a Director of IT Sourcing & Category Management to lead our global IT procurement strategy across software, cloud, hardware, telecom, digital services, and professional services. You will partner with the CIO and IT leaders to develop category strategies, optimize supplier performance, manage risk, and deliver cost savings that support growth and innovation.

The role leads a team of sourcing professionals, driving procurement transformation, governance, and strategic