Strategic Category Manager, Tech & Corporate Services

Allegiant

Las Vegas (NV)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 135,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/ Disability

Medical Travel Reimbursement

Legal, Identity and Pet Insurance

401K with an employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Flight Benefits

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Job summary

Allegiant in Las Vegas is seeking a Category Manager – Technology & Corporate Services Procurement to lead strategic sourcing across IT, telecom, HR services, facilities, travel, and professional services. You will define category strategies, drive cost savings, manage key supplier relationships, and influence executives through data-driven insights.

You will mentor the Sourcing Specialist(s), work with offshore resources, and ensure contracts protect Allegiant’s interests while meeting urgent

Qualifications

Combination of Education and Experience required.

Responsibilities

Develop and drive 1–3 year category strategies for all Technology & Corporate Services spend areas.
Identify priority projects, set cost reduction targets, and outline sourcing plans for sub-categories (e.g., IT software, consulting services, facilities management).
Update strategies based on market trends and business objectives, ensuring alignment with stakeholders’ needs.
Collect input from internal stakeholders and sourcing specialists to inform the strategy.
Secure stakeholder buy-in for implementation.
Lead major strategic sourcing initiatives, including preparing and issuing RFP/RFQ packages, evaluating supplier proposals, and conducting final negotiations.
Utilize data and analytics to compare scenarios and supplier offers, always considering the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and contractual risks before making decisions.
Negotiate high-value contracts with key suppliers, aiming for best-in-class terms on pricing, service levels, and risk allocation.
Oversee contract finalization in collaboration with Legal after negotiations, ensuring agreements protect the company’s interests and comply with corporate policies.
Serve as the primary liaison to business units for all procurement needs in technology and corporate service domains.
Engage regularly with stakeholders at all levels—including IT project managers, department heads, VP-level executives, and C-suite sponsors—to fully understand their requirements, timelines, and pain points.
Provide expert advice and market insights to help stakeholders make informed decisions (e.g., recommending spend consolidation across departments to achieve better pricing).
Influence without formal authority by building trust and demonstrating procurement’s value, such as persuading business leaders to adjust deadlines for competitive bidding that results in significant cost savings.
Keep stakeholders informed about sourcing plans and progress, while effectively managing expectations when urgent needs must be balanced against optimal procurement processes.
Act as a trusted advisor and business partner to secure stakeholder support for procurement initiatives and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
Oversee the company’s relationships with major suppliers in the technology and corporate services categories.
Implement Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) practices to monitor performance, resolve issues, and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
Conduct regular business reviews with key vendors to assess performance against SLAs and KPIs, and drive corrective actions or innovative solutions as needed.
Mitigate supplier risks by diversifying the supply base where appropriate, and ensure contingency plans are established for critical services.
Champion initiatives that deliver value beyond cost, such as fostering longer-term partnerships, encouraging supplier-led innovation, or driving process improvements that benefit the company.
Stay informed on supplier market dynamics to proactively address risks or capitalize on opportunities.
Ensure suppliers consistently meet quality and timeliness expectations, even under tight deadlines, and optimize the balance between cost, quality, and speed in supplier engagements.
Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and ethical standards.
Enforce competitive bidding requirements, approval workflows, and contract approval procedures.
Address any compliance issues promptly, serving as a role model for integrity and fairness in all dealings.
Seek ways to streamline procurement processes and incorporate best practices from leading companies.
Implement or improve e-sourcing tools, standardize contract templates for faster negotiations, and introduce spend analytics dashboards for better decision-making.