IT Category Manager

IDR, Inc.; Glen Mills (Delaware County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Full Benefits including Medical, Vision, and Dental

Opportunity to work with an industry-leading organization

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

IDR, Inc. is seeking an experienced IT Category Manager to enhance procurement strategies for a top client in Glen Mills, PA. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong IT procurement skills, excellent communication, and at least 7 years of experience in contract negotiation. The IT Category Manager will be responsible for optimizing company spend and improving vendor partnerships while collaborating with internal IT stakeholders to achieve business goals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT procurement experience with a focus on software contracts.
• 7+ years of contract negotiation and red-lining experience.
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable with senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT category strategies to optimize company spend.
• Build strong relationships with internal IT partners.
• Plan and execute negotiation strategies with vendors.
• Lead contract negotiations for hardware, software, Cloud Services, and Telecom.

Skills

IT procurement

contract negotiation

communication skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management or supply chain management

MBA preferred

Job description

2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

IDR is seeking a dynamic and experienced IT Category Manager to join one of our top clients in Glenn Mills, PA. This role is perfect for a strategic thinker with a strong background in IT procurement and contract negotiation.

Position Overview/Responsibilities for the IT Category Manager:

- Develop and implement IT category strategies to optimize company spend and drive business efficiencies
- Build strong relationships with internal IT business partners to understand global spend and identify opportunities to increase quality and improve value for money
- Plan and execute effective negotiation strategies and competitive processes with vendors
- Lead contract negotiations with major vendors for hardware, software, Cloud Services, Telecommunications and technology professional services
- Collaborate with IT stakeholders on strategic planning efforts in support of both IT and company-wide objectives

Required Skills for IT Category Manager:

- Bachelor's degree in business management, supply chain management, or equivalent field, MBA preferred
- 7+ years of IT procurement experience with a focus on software contracts (on-prem, SaaS)
- 7+ years of contract negotiation and red-lining experience (e.g. master agreements, statements of work, orders)
- Excellent communication skills, comfortable and confident in dealing with senior staff and articulating strategy
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive compensation package
- Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
- Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization
- Close-knit and team-oriented culture

Why IDR?

- 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Client and Talent Award winner 11 years in a row
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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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