Remote IT Procurement Category Leader

Toppan Merrill LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Medical, Dental, Vision and L

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Volunteer days

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Toppan Merrill LLC, a global technology leader in regulatory disclosure and communications, seeks a strategic IT Sourcing & Procurement Category Manager to lead IT sourcing initiatives, supplier relationships, and cost optimization across software, cloud, hardware, and services. The role collaborates with IT, Finance, Legal, Security, and business leaders.

You will drive strategic sourcing best practices, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor performance to deliver measurable value and risk

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategic sourcing and category management.
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Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and category management strategies aligned with business goals.
• Analyze category spend, market trends, supplier capabilities, and requirements to identify opportunities and cost optimization.
• Lead competitive sourcing events (RFIs, RFPs, RFQs) and supplier selection processes.
• Advise IT leadership and stakeholders on procurement strategies, contracts, and supplier management.
• Negotiate complex contracts, pricing, licensing, and SLAs to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with market intelligence and cost projections.
• Drive cost savings, avoidance, and value creation across IT spend.
• Develop category roadmaps and supplier performance metrics.
• Ensure procurement policies and governance are followed throughout sourcing lifecycle.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Vendor negotiations

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Contract terms

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, IT, finance, or related field

Job description

Toppan Merrill LLC, a global technology leader in regulatory disclosure and communications, seeks a strategic IT Sourcing & Procurement Category Manager to lead IT sourcing initiatives, supplier relationships, and cost optimization across software, cloud, hardware, and services. The role collaborates with IT, Finance, Legal, Security, and business leaders.

You will drive strategic sourcing best practices, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor performance to deliver measurable value and risk