Hybrid IT Category Manager – Strategic Procurement Leader

Thomson Reuters Markets Espana SL.; Rosemead (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Edison is seeking an IT Category Manager to provide advanced technical and commercial procurement leadership for technology, systems, software, and engineered products. You will negotiate favorable terms, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost, risk, and performance outcomes aligned with our business strategy.

This hybrid role reports to the procurement function and is based in Rosemead, CA, with remote work option and collaboration across IT, security, privacy, and

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of experience in supply chain, procurement, and/or contract management.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing RFP processes.
• Experience with Ariba and SAP, IT hardware/software procurement.
• Partnering with Information Security, Privacy, Legal, and IT stakeholders to embed cybersecurity requirements.
• Professional certifications (CPM, CPSM, CPCM, PMP) are a plus.
• Excellent communication and ability to present recommendations to all levels.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and negotiates company-wide commercial agreements across scopes of work.
• Drives procurement approaches to deliver lowest total cost and savings.
• Negotiates contracts and reviews opportunities to reduce costs.
• Applies business tools to achieve desired results (financial, risk, cost analysis).
• Orchestrates collaboration with internal stakeholders and external market research.
• Ensures adherence to corporate procurement policy and procedure.
• Develops category management aligned with strategy and targets.
• Builds subject matter expertise in managed spend categories.
• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities for cost savings.
• Maintains strong relationships with business partners and external orgs.
• Protects sensitive information and adheres to security standards.

Skills

Supply chain

Procurement

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Cybersecurity requirements

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Tools

Ariba

SAP

Job description

Southern California Edison is seeking an IT Category Manager to provide advanced technical and commercial procurement leadership for technology, systems, software, and engineered products. You will negotiate favorable terms, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost, risk, and performance outcomes aligned with our business strategy.

This hybrid role reports to the procurement function and is based in Rosemead, CA, with remote work option and collaboration across IT, security, privacy, and