Sr. Category Manager (Technology)

First Tech Federal Credit Union; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 93,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee pricing on lending products

Job summary

First Tech Federal Credit Union in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Sr. Category Manager (Technology) to lead IT spend strategy and supplier value across software, SaaS, cloud, hardware, telecom, and cybersecurity.

You will guide sourcing, negotiations, and risk management while partnering with IT and business teams. The role requires 4–6 years in IT sourcing, a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to maintain category plans and drive

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in sourcing and category management.
• Experience with IT spend categories including software, SaaS, cloud, hardware, telecom, cybersecurity, and services.
• Ability to analyze spend data and market trends to support decisions.
• Experience negotiating terms and managing sourcing events.
• Familiarity with contract language and procurement policies.
• Proficiency with procurement and contract management systems.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT spend categories, strategy development, sourcing execution, and performance monitoring.
• Conduct market research, spend analysis, and benchmarking to identify opportunities for cost optimization and risk reduction.
• Lead sourcing events like RFPs, RFIs, and negotiations for IT products, services, and solutions.
• Analyze supplier proposals and pricing structures to support informed decisions.
• Collaborate with IT stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with operational needs.
• Support contract development with category insights and supplier data.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Maintain category plans and supplier records in procurement systems.
• Contribute to development of sourcing processes, tools, and templates.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with category-level insights.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Spend analysis

Vendor negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract language familiarity

Procurement systems

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Procurement systems

Contract management systems

Job description

The Sr. Category Manager (Technology) supports sourcing and procurement objectives by managing IT spend categories, developing category strategies, and optimizing supplier performance. The role oversees technology-related spending across software, SaaS, hardware, telecommunications, cloud services, cybersecurity, and professional services. It drives operational and financial results by identifying cost‑saving opportunities, maximizing supplier value, and ensuring sourcing decisions align with organizational policies, risk standards, and business goals.

What You’ll Do

• Manages assigned IT spend categories, including strategy development, sourcing execution, supplier evaluation, and ongoing category performance monitoring.
• Conducts market research, spend analysis, and benchmarking to identify opportunities for cost optimization, value improvement, and risk reduction with IT categories.
• Leads sourcing events such as RFPs, RFIs, and negotiations for moderately complex IT products, services, and technology solutions.
• Analyzes IT supplier proposals, commercial terms, and pricing structures to support informed decision‑making.
• Collaborates with IT business stakeholders to understand requirements, align sourcing strategies, and ensure category plans support operational needs.
• Supports contract development and negotiation by providing category insights, supplier data, and commercial recommendations.
• Monitors supplier performance, identifies issues, and partners with internal teams to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Maintains accurate documentation, category plans, and supplier records in procurement and contract management systems.
• Contributes to the development of sourcing processes, tools, and templates to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Supports budgeting and forecasting activities by providing category‑level insights and spend projections.

Essential Skills

• Required Experience: 4 - 6 years of experience in sourcing practices, category management principles, and supplier evaluation methods.
• Experience managing and sourcing IT‑related spend categories, including software, SaaS, cloud services, hardware, telecommunications, cybersecurity solutions, and technology professional services.
• Ability to analyze spend data, market trends, and supplier proposals to support strategic decisions.
• Experience negotiating commercial terms and managing sourcing events.
• Familiarity with contract language, risk considerations, and procurement policies.
• Proficiency with procurement and contract management systems.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Required Education: Bachelors degree in field relevant to role (or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree)

Location

Hillsboro Corporate Office | Hillsboro OR 97124ORMarlborough Corporate Office | Marlborough, MA

Target Compensation

$93,000 - $111,500 + Annual Bonus

Who We Are

Every great journey begins with a bold idea—and ours is no different. First Tech and DCU were founded on the belief that financial solutions should put people first. That belief has fueled decades of innovation and service, rooted in the tech sector and expanding to support members from all walks of life.

Employees Are Eligible For

• Traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off: You'll accrue up to 15 days in your first year. In addition, you'll receive 40 hours of sick time and 3 personal days, which refresh annually
• Paid federal holidays
• Special employee pricing on lending products such as mortgage, auto, and personal loans (eligibility subject to standard account requirements and underwriting criteria)

Employment Statements

First Tech is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity, inclusion, and equity at our company. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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First Tech is not currently offering Visa transfer/sponsorship for this position.