Hybrid IT Category Manager: Strategic Sourcing & Infra

Best Buy; Richfield (MN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous employee discount

Physical and mental well-being support

Job summary

Best Buy is seeking an IT Category Manager to drive category and sourcing strategies for IT infrastructure spend. You will negotiate contracts, optimize total cost of ownership, and build executive-level relationships across the enterprise.

This role offers exposure to Best Buy executives and major suppliers, with a hybrid work model. The position requires 4+ years in strategic sourcing and strong contract negotiation skills, plus a Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or supply chain.

Qualifications

• 4 or more years of experience in strategic sourcing or commensurate experience in related functions, including direct experience with supplier relationship development and contract negotiations
• 2 or more years of experience collaborating with and influencing stakeholders and business partners

Responsibilities

• Develop category and sourcing strategies, sourcing execution, negotiations, and contracting activities across infrastructure related area of IT spend
• Establishes and maintains strategic relationships with business stakeholders understanding and applying business objectives to category strategies
• Optimize the total cost of ownership and increase the total value derived from our digital and technology investments for non-merchandise goods and services acquired by Best Buy
• Interacts with all levels of the organization, cross functionally partnering with and influencing business leaders across the Best Buy Enterprise
• Leading negotiations of technology contracts

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or supply chain

Job description

Best Buy is seeking an IT Category Manager to drive category and sourcing strategies for IT infrastructure spend. You will negotiate contracts, optimize total cost of ownership, and build executive-level relationships across the enterprise.

This role offers exposure to Best Buy executives and major suppliers, with a hybrid work model. The position requires 4+ years in strategic sourcing and strong contract negotiation skills, plus a Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or supply chain.