Strategic IT Procurement Lead | Hybrid & Flexible Time Off

The Weather Company; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible Time Off

Medical insurance options

401K match

Family plan benefits

Job summary

The Weather Company in Atlanta, GA seeks a Lead Procurement Category Manager to drive strategic sourcing for technology categories, including software, hardware, cloud services, and IT services.

You will partner with IT, engineering, and executive leaders to optimize spend, negotiate contracts, and implement value-driven procurement programs across onshore and offshore vendors. Hybrid work arrangement and comprehensive benefits highlight our commitment to performance and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in procurement or supply chain roles.
• Experience with IT hardware/software, cloud services, and data-related categories.
• Strong ethics and strategic thinking with stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for technology categories (software, hardware, cloud, IT services).
• Negotiate contracts and drive cost reductions with strategic suppliers.
• Coordinate with IT, engineering and business leaders as procurement interface.
• Manage multiple spend categories and suppliers; implement sourcing strategies.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategies

Cost reduction

Supplier negotiations

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Financial analysis

Vendor management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Business/IT

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Procurement systems

Job description

The Weather Company in Atlanta, GA seeks a Lead Procurement Category Manager to drive strategic sourcing for technology categories, including software, hardware, cloud services, and IT services.

You will partner with IT, engineering, and executive leaders to optimize spend, negotiate contracts, and implement value-driven procurement programs across onshore and offshore vendors. Hybrid work arrangement and comprehensive benefits highlight our commitment to performance and work-life balance.