Global IT Sourcing & Strategy Leader

Nouryon; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nouryon seeks a Global Category Manager IM to lead global IT indirect spend, covering software, SaaS, cloud, hardware, and IT services. You will align procurement with enterprise tech priorities, drive governance, and optimize supplier performance with cross-functional partners.

You will design sourcing events, build TCO models, and deliver cost savings while ensuring compliance and risk mitigation across IT categories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Systems or related discipline (MBA preferred).
• 5+ years in indirect IT category management or enterprise IT sourcing in a global environment.
• Experience negotiating complex enterprise technology agreements (software/SaaS/cloud).

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve global IT category strategies and multi-year sourcing roadmaps.
• Design and run end-to-end sourcing events (RFIs/RFPs/RFQs) and negotiations.
• Manage supplier performance, governance, and risk with IT, Legal, and Risk teams.

Skills

Category management

Negotiations

SRM

Stakeholder management

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/IT

MBA or Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google)

Job description

Nouryon seeks a Global Category Manager IM to lead global IT indirect spend, covering software, SaaS, cloud, hardware, and IT services. You will align procurement with enterprise tech priorities, drive governance, and optimize supplier performance with cross-functional partners.

You will design sourcing events, build TCO models, and deliver cost savings while ensuring compliance and risk mitigation across IT categories.