Senior Category Manager – Technology Procurement

Aristocrat; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 94,500 - 175,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Aristocrat is seeking a Senior Category Manager – Technology Procurement to shape the global sourcing plan across technology spend, including SaaS, cloud, and IT services. You will lead multi-year roadmaps aligned with product priorities and financial targets, and manage high-value negotiations with enterprise vendors.

The role requires 10+ years in tech sourcing, SaaS licensing, and cloud pricing, with a proven ability to influence senior leaders in global, matrix environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology sourcing/procurement, vendor management, and commercial negotiations.
• Extensive background in SaaS licensing, cloud pricing structures, and enterprise technology agreements.
• Proven ability to influence senior collaborators and guide complex negotiations.
• Experience in global/matrix environments with exposure to FinOps, cloud optimization, or engineering cost models.
• Strategic problem solver with strong commercial competence and ability to influence without authority at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Define and own global strategy across technology spend, including SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, and IT services.
• Establish multi-year sourcing roadmaps aligned with technology roadmap, product and engineering priorities, and financial targets.
• Manage complex, high-value negotiations; formulate commercial models for SaaS licensing, cloud pricing, and multi-year contracts.
• Structure agreements to optimize cost, flexibility, and risk.
• Own the global supplier landscape and establish segmentation and partnership models.
• Lead executive-level vendor engagements with CTO/Engineering, Product, Finance, Legal, and Security teams.
• Advise on build vs buy decisions, vendor selection, and commercial risk/trade-offs.
• Use analytics/AI to leverage spend data for cost efficiency and strategic opportunities.
• Influence procurement policies and security/compliance frameworks.

Skills

Technology procurement

Vendor management

SaaS licensing

Cloud pricing

Enterprise agreements

FinOps

Cost optimization

Executive influence

Global/matrix environment

Job description

At Aristocrat, we focus on bringing happiness to life through the power of play. Our mission, culture, and impact are fueled by innovation, cooperation, and a passion for excellence. As a Senior Category Manager – Technology Procurement, you will be instrumental in developing our global sourcing plan and promoting enterprise-wide value generation. This role presents a remarkable opportunity to lead key initiatives and work alongside senior business leaders across various territories. If you want to have a significant influence and be part of a top-tier team, this role is for you!

What You'll Do

• Define and own global strategy across technology spend, including SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, and IT services.
• Establish multi-year sourcing roadmaps aligned with technology roadmap, product and engineering priorities, and financial targets.
• Manage complex, high-value, enterprise-wide negotiations, formulating commercial models for SaaS licensing, cloud consumption/pricing, and multi-year contracts.
• Structure agreements to optimize cost, flexibility, and risk.
• Own the global supplier landscape and strategy, establishing supplier segmentation and partnership models.
• Lead executive-level vendor engagements and partner directly with senior leadership across CTO/Engineering, Product, Finance, Legal, and Security teams.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on build vs buy decisions, vendor selection, and commercial risk and trade-offs.
• Use analytics and AI tools to leverage spend and usage data, driving cost efficiency, improving contract outcomes, and identifying strategic opportunities.
• Influence procurement policies, technology governance, and compliance frameworks to ensure alignment with security requirements, regulatory obligations, and contract risk standards.
• Drive transformation in technology procurement through new sourcing models, automation, and consumption-based optimization.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years in technology sourcing/procurement, vendor management, and commercial negotiations.
• Extensive background in SaaS licensing, cloud pricing structures, and enterprise technology agreements.
• Proven ability to influence senior collaborators and guide complex negotiations.
• Experience in global/matrix environments and exposure to FinOps, cloud optimization, or engineering cost models preferred.
• Strategic problem solver with strong commercial competence and ability to influence without authority at senior levels.
• High ownership and accountability, with a track record of driving measurable business outcomes.
• Ability to balance technical, financial, and operational considerations.

Travel Expectations

None

Pay Range

$94,500 - $175,500 per year

Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.

Benefits

• Robust benefits package
• Global career opportunities

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching, more details available at https://atibenefits.com/.

Additional Information

At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V