Indirect IT Category Manager - SaaS & Cloud

Verint Systems, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Verint Systems Inc. seeks a Category Manager, IT – Indirect to source, negotiate, and manage contracts for SaaS, software, cloud, hardware, and IT services.

You will lead cross-functional teams to execute category plans and drive cost savings while ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The role requires deep experience in indirect IT procurement, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to interface with senior leadership across IT, Legal, and Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with strong procurement foundation.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing of indirect IT categories and SaaS/software.
• Experience negotiating complex software and cloud agreements.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end procurement lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead category strategies for indirect IT spend including SaaS and software.
• Negotiate SaaS/software agreements with favorable terms and pricing.
• Manage vendor relationships and renewal calendars across functions.
• Coordinate with IT, Legal, Security and Finance on due diligence.
• Drive cost savings and rationalize software portfolios.
• Develop and track spend, savings, and renewal pipelines for leadership.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Contract management

SaaS procurement

Cloud services knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Technology or related field or equivalent work experience.

Procurement or software asset management certification (e.g., CPSM, IAITAM CSAM) and/or MBA.

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Verint Systems Inc. seeks a Category Manager, IT – Indirect to source, negotiate, and manage contracts for SaaS, software, cloud, hardware, and IT services.

You will lead cross-functional teams to execute category plans and drive cost savings while ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The role requires deep experience in indirect IT procurement, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to interface with senior leadership across IT, Legal, and Finance.