IT Category Manager – Global Technology Procurement

AppleOne Employment Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is looking for an experienced IT Category Manager to oversee global technology procurement. This strategic position involves managing a large-scale technology portfolio and driving category management initiatives.

Candidates should have 5–10 years of IT procurement experience, particularly with substantial spend portfolios exceeding $50M, and strong negotiation skills. The role focuses on vendor management and enhancing sourcing strategies to achieve commercial success.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of IT Procurement experience.
• Experience managing a technology spend portfolio of approximately $50M+.
• Strong understanding of IT procurement market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and category management initiatives.
• Negotiate complex vendor agreements.
• Drive value across technology spend categories.

Skills

IT Procurement / Strategic Sourcing experience

Global category management

Managing large technology spend portfolios

Contract Negotiation and Vendor Management

Stakeholder Management

Job description

IT Category Manager – Global Technology Procurement

Description

We're partnering with a global organization seeking an experienced IT Procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing and category management initiatives across a large-scale technology portfolio.

This is a highly strategic role focused on global category ownership, vendor management, complex contract negotiations, and driving value across technology spend categories.

What We're Looking For

• 5–10 years of IT Procurement / Strategic Sourcing experience
• Global category management experience
• Experience managing large technology spend portfolios (approximately $50M+)
• Professional Services and Outsourcing Agreements
• Software, Cloud, and Technology Procurement
• Contract Negotiation, MSA and SOW Management
• Stakeholder Management across global business functions
• Strong understanding of IT procurement market dynamics and contracting standards

Preferred Backgrounds

• IT Category Manager
• Strategic Sourcing Manager (IT)
• IT Sourcing Manager
• Global Category Manager
• Senior Category Manager – Technology

Nice to Have

• Enterprise software sourcing
• Experience supporting global operations

What Will Make Someone Successful

This role is best suited for someone who has owned strategic technology categories at a global level, managed significant spend portfolios, negotiated complex vendor agreements, and partnered closely with IT and business leaders to drive sourcing strategy and commercial outcomes.