Senior IT Category Manager: Global Sourcing & SaaS

Align Technology, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401k plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick time accrual

Parental leave

Job summary

Align Technology, Inc. in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Sr. Category Manager – IT to lead RFPs and negotiate best-in-class terms for SaaS, hardware, and telecom. You will drive category strategies, increase managed spend, and influence senior executives across a growing global team.

You will partner with business units to define processes, manage supplier relationships, and deliver incremental savings while working with stakeholders worldwide from San Jose and beyond.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of IT Sourcing/Category Management experience.
• Experience in Medical Devices, Manufacturing, High Tech, or consulting is a plus.
• Strong communication and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with independent thinking and process development.
• Experience with cross-functional teams and global projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify business partner priorities and requirements.
• Shape category strategies aligned with growth objectives.
• Manage business partner relationships.
• Execute sourcing engagements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understand market trends and gather insights.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor spend.
• Ensure compliance to contracts and metrics.
• Continuously develop yourself and coach others.

Skills

IT Sourcing

Category Management

Supplier Management

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Align Technology, Inc. in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Sr. Category Manager – IT to lead RFPs and negotiate best-in-class terms for SaaS, hardware, and telecom. You will drive category strategies, increase managed spend, and influence senior executives across a growing global team.

You will partner with business units to define processes, manage supplier relationships, and deliver incremental savings while working with stakeholders worldwide from San Jose and beyond.