Procurement Technology Category Manager

Rocket Homes Real Estate LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Homes Real Estate LLC is seeking a Procurement Technology Category Manager in Detroit to lead day‑to‑day sourcing for technology spend, including software, hardware, and related professional services.

You will partner with IT, Security, Engineering, and business units to shape requirements, negotiate favorable terms, and manage contracts from initiation to renewal, while driving cost‑saving strategies and ensuring policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5 years of procurement, category management, sourcing, or vendor management experience, especially with technology categories.
• Proven contract negotiation and vendor relationship management experience.
• Strong pricing, terms, and total cost of ownership analysis skills.
• Familiarity with requisition‑to‑PO, sourcing events, and contract lifecycle management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across technical and non‑technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day sourcing for the technology category, including RFPs, RFQs, and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with IT, Security, Engineering, and business units to translate needs into sourcing requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and SLAs with technology vendors with senior leadership support as needed.
• Track a pipeline of open requisitions and contracts through approval, negotiation, and execution.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to support pricing and vendor selection decisions.
• Support vendor performance reviews, renewal planning, and cost‑reduction opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policy and contract standards, maintaining accurate sourcing documentation.

Skills

Procurement

Category management

Vendor management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

ERP systems (Workday, SAP Ariba, Coupa

Education

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

Tools

Workday

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Job description

As a Procurement Technology Category Manager, you’ll play a critical role in driving value and managing risk across Rocket’s technology spend. You’ll own sourcing, vendor relationships, and category strategy for software, hardware, and technology‑related professional services. You’ll partner with IT, Engineering, Security, and the business to get the best value, terms, and risk posture. This individual contributor role is built for a procurement pro ready to take on greater ownership. You’ll balance day‑to‑day execution with strategic thinking and grow into more complex negotiations and deeper category ownership over time.

About the role

• Manage day‑to‑day sourcing for your assigned portion of the technology category, including RFPs, RFQs, and contract negotiations.
• Partner with IT, Security, Engineering, and business units to understand technology needs and turn them into clear sourcing requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and service levels with technology vendors, with senior category leadership alongside you on complex or high‑risk deals.
• Track and manage a pipeline of open requisitions and contracts, keeping them moving through approval, negotiation, and execution.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to support pricing and vendor selection decisions.
• Support vendor performance reviews and renewal planning, and identify cost‑saving and cost‑avoidance opportunities within your category.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policy, sourcing procedures, and contract standards, and keep accurate documentation of sourcing decisions, contract terms, and vendor communications.

About you

• Minimum qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, category management, sourcing, or vendor management, with exposure to technology categories such as software, hardware, or IT services
• Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate pricing, terms, and total cost of ownership
• Working knowledge of requisition‑to‑PO, sourcing events, and contract lifecycle management
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with comfort working across technical and non‑technical teams
• Proficiency with procurement or ERP systems such as Workday, SAP Ariba, Coupa, or similar platforms

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with technology spend categories such as SaaS licensing, cloud services, hardware, and IT professional services
• Exposure to software licensing models and basic data security and privacy contract terms
• Experience supporting or participating in RFPs for technology vendors

What you’ll get

Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well‑being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.

About us

Rocket is a Detroit‑based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage, which was founded in 1985. Today, we’re a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate and more. We’re insistently different in how we look at the world and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard.

Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, at [e-mail]. As part of the ecosystem of Rocket we transform talented candidates into passionate team members who thrive in our world of opportunities. Join us in our mission to shape the future of our industries and make a lasting impact in our communities and beyond.