IT Procurement Category Lead

Cushman & Wakefield; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental coverage

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Category Manager (IT) to lead strategic sourcing for IT hardware, software, cloud services, and telecom across the organization. You will partner with IT business lines to optimize supplier relationships, manage risk, and deliver cost-efficient procurement aligned with policy.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, market research, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve measurable savings and superior service levels within a global enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5–8 years of category management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of IT procurement fundamentals.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills; ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of a strategic sourcing plan for IT goods and services.
• Conduct global, regional and country market research to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Set category goals aligned with company objectives and measure performance.
• Collaborate with service lines and procurement partners to align category strategy with priorities.
• Identify and mitigate IT supply chain risks and ensure compliant contracts.

Skills

IT procurement

Vendor management

Stakeholder relations

Analytical skills

Project management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Category Manager (IT) to lead strategic sourcing for IT hardware, software, cloud services, and telecom across the organization. You will partner with IT business lines to optimize supplier relationships, manage risk, and deliver cost-efficient procurement aligned with policy.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, market research, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve measurable savings and superior service levels within a global enterprise.