Hybrid Tech Sourcing Category Manager

Candidate; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Okta is seeking an experienced Procurement/Category Manager (Technology Sourcing) to lead strategic sourcing for our Technology organization globally. You will shape category strategy, run RFx events, negotiate complex terms, and partner with Legal, Finance, Security, and Privacy.

The role is hybrid with 2 days in the office, based in Bellevue, WA or the San Francisco Bay Area. You will drive cost savings and supplier performance while ensuring policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Technology sourcing and procurement.
• Strong negotiation, legal acumen, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop technology category strategies (Software, SaaS, IaaS, AI, etc.).
• Lead RFx events, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Negotiate MSAs and term sheets with Legal involvement.
• Drive cost optimization and risk mitigation across tech purchases.
• Build partnerships with Finance, Legal, Security, and Privacy stakeholders.
• Conduct spend analytics and report findings to leadership.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal acumen

Agile mindset

Ownership & velocity

Self-starter

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Workday Strategic Sourcing (Scout)

Coupa

Ironclad

Job description

Okta is seeking an experienced Procurement/Category Manager (Technology Sourcing) to lead strategic sourcing for our Technology organization globally. You will shape category strategy, run RFx events, negotiate complex terms, and partner with Legal, Finance, Security, and Privacy.

The role is hybrid with 2 days in the office, based in Bellevue, WA or the San Francisco Bay Area. You will drive cost savings and supplier performance while ensuring policy compliance.