Indirect IT Category Manager: SaaS & Cloud Sourcing

Verint Systems, Inc.; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Verint Systems Inc. in the United States seeks a Category Manager, IT – Indirect to lead sourcing, negotiations and contract management for indirect IT spend, with emphasis on SaaS, software, cloud services, IT hardware, telecom and data network services.

You will guide cross‑functional teams, partner with IT, Information Security, Legal and Finance, and drive end‑to‑end procurement, renewal strategies and cost reductions while ensuring compliance with global policies and supplier management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Technology or related field.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing of indirect IT categories (SaaS, software, cloud, IT services).
• Experience negotiating complex software and cloud contracts.
• Strong knowledge of licensing models and cost optimization.
• Proven stakeholder and supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing projects and negotiate SaaS/software agreements.
• Manage end-to-end SaaS procurement lifecycle with cross-functional teams.
• Develop category plans and renewal/cost-reduction strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Global Procurement policy.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Technology or related field

Tools

Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

Verint Systems Inc. in the United States seeks a Category Manager, IT – Indirect to lead sourcing, negotiations and contract management for indirect IT spend, with emphasis on SaaS, software, cloud services, IT hardware, telecom and data network services.

You will guide cross‑functional teams, partner with IT, Information Security, Legal and Finance, and drive end‑to‑end procurement, renewal strategies and cost reductions while ensuring compliance with global policies and supplier management.