IT Category Manager - Software & SaaS

Lubrizol IMEA; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus plans

401(k) match with defined contribution

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Health Savings Account

Paid holidays and vacation

Flexible work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Career and professional growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation in Wickliffe, Ohio is seeking a Procurement Manager (regional category manager for IT Software) to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for enterprise software, SaaS, and digital services. You will collaborate with IT, Finance, Legal, and Information Security to drive cost savings, manage risk, and enable business transformation across regional and global teams.

This role emphasizes negotiations, licenses, renewals, and true-ups, as well as application

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of procurement or sourcing experience.
• Experience managing IT software or indirect spend categories.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across regions and cultures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital procurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage IT Software and Digital Services categories within a regional and global matrix organization.
• Develop and execute strategic category plans aligned with business and procurement objectives.
• Lead commercial negotiations for software agreements, including pricing models, renewals, license true-ups, and service-level agreements.
• Drive value through cost optimization, demand management, and application rationalization.
• Track and report key performance indicators related to cost savings, compliance, supplier performance, and risk mitigation.
• Identify and mitigate supplier, contractual, cybersecurity, and financial risks.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships and governance models.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Finance, Legal, and Information Security partners.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Ability to work across regions

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Shape the Future with Us.

At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion.

Date: Jul 17, 2026

Location: Wickliffe, OH, US, 44092-2298

Company: Lubrizol Corporation

Location: Wickliffe, OH / Onsite

How You’ll Make An Impact

As a Procurement Manager (in house referred to as a Regional Category Manager) – IT Software, you will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives across enterprise software, SaaS, and digital services, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to drive value, manage risk, and enable business transformation.

• Own and manage IT Software and Digital Services categories within a regional and global matrix organization.
• Develop and execute strategic category plans aligned with business and procurement objectives.
• Lead commercial negotiations for software agreements, including pricing models, renewals, license true-ups, and service-level agreements.
• Drive value through cost optimization, demand management, and application rationalization.
• Track and report key performance indicators related to cost savings, compliance, supplier performance, and risk mitigation.
• Identify and mitigate supplier, contractual, cybersecurity, and financial risks.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships and governance models.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Finance, Legal, and Information Security partners.

Required Qualifications That Enable Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of procurement or sourcing experience.
• Experience managing IT software or indirect spend categories.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across regions and cultures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital procurement tools.

Preferred Qualifications That Drive You Forward

• Advanced degree or Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Experience sourcing software-as-a-service, cloud, or enterprise software.
• Knowledge of software licensing models.
• SAP or enterprise resource planning experience.
• Advanced sourcing or negotiation training.
• Spanish/Bilingual written and speaking.

Your Work Environment

Role

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate personal protective equipment provided
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well‑being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits That Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match plus age-weighted defined contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement

Learn more at https://benefits.lubrizol.com/

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You.

For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.

We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.

Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.

We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.

#LBZUS

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