IT Category Manager – SaaS, Cloud & Contracts

Verint Systems, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Verint Systems, Inc. is seeking a Category Manager for IT – Indirect to lead sourcing, negotiation, and contract management across SaaS, software, cloud services, hardware, telecom, and IT services. You will guide cross-functional teams to define category plans and maximize value for the organization.

The role emphasizes renewal management, cost savings, governance, and end-to-end procurement lifecycles with collaboration across IT, Legal, Finance and business owners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Five+ years in strategic sourcing of indirect IT categories (SaaS, cloud, hardware, IT services).
• Experience with SaaS licensing and pricing models and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Structured strategic sourcing process expertise.
• Strong stakeholder and supplier relationship management.
• Experience interfacing with senior leadership.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex supplier contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to develop category plans and drive cost savings.
• Negotiate SaaS and software agreements with favorable terms and renewal strategies.
• Manage end-to-end SaaS/software procurement lifecycle with IT, Legal and Finance.
• Maintain renewal calendar and drive leverage to avoid auto-renewals.
• Monitor market conditions and identify sourcing opportunities and risks.
• Build supplier relationships and conduct business reviews.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

SaaS procurement

Contract negotiations

Cost reduction

Project management

Budgeting

Education

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

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Verint Systems, Inc. is seeking a Category Manager for IT – Indirect to lead sourcing, negotiation, and contract management across SaaS, software, cloud services, hardware, telecom, and IT services. You will guide cross-functional teams to define category plans and maximize value for the organization.

The role emphasizes renewal management, cost savings, governance, and end-to-end procurement lifecycles with collaboration across IT, Legal, Finance and business owners.