Hybrid Strategic IT Procurement Lead — Software & Mobility

Gartner; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Gartner is seeking a Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing for Global IT Software Solutions, Subscription and Mobility agreements. You will develop category plans, negotiate complex contracts, and advise senior leaders across stakeholders in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of sourcing experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across dispersed teams. Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish strong relationships with stakeholders across spend categories and suppliers.
• Develop strategic category plans for IT Software, Subscription and Mobility categories.
• Serve as Procurement SME and guide stakeholders on sourcing and procurement processes.
• Lead cross-functional teams through a disciplined sourcing process.
• Develop negotiation plans aligned with stakeholder outcomes and contracts.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation strategy

Data-driven decision making

Collaboration

Independent decision making

Multilingual ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

G Suite

Sourcing/Procurement tools

Spend analytics

CLM / Contract lifecycle management

P2P systems

Job description

Gartner is seeking a Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing for Global IT Software Solutions, Subscription and Mobility agreements. You will develop category plans, negotiate complex contracts, and advise senior leaders across stakeholders in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of sourcing experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across dispersed teams. Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s preferred.