Strategic IT Solutions Category Manager

Williams; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Williams, a Fortune 500 company, seeks a Category Manager, IT Solutions to shape technology spend and supplier strategy. You will partner with IT, Finance, Legal, Cybersecurity and business stakeholders to align sourcing with priorities and manage the technology roadmap.

You will lead supplier and market analysis, support negotiations, optimize spend, and drive value while reducing risk across software, hardware, cloud services, and cyber security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or technology field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years' experience in a diversified supply chain environment.
• Experience in supplier management, category strategy, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Interprets business challenges and recommends category strategies.
• Develops and leads cross-functional supplier qualification and management processes.
• Negotiates and implements contract terms and conditions.
• Conducts spend analysis and develops measurable supplier management and risk mitigation processes.

Skills

Supplier management

Category strategy

Spend analysis

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract terms

Vendor performance

Education

Bachelor's degree

ISM/APICS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Williams, a Fortune 500 company, seeks a Category Manager, IT Solutions to shape technology spend and supplier strategy. You will partner with IT, Finance, Legal, Cybersecurity and business stakeholders to align sourcing with priorities and manage the technology roadmap.

You will lead supplier and market analysis, support negotiations, optimize spend, and drive value while reducing risk across software, hardware, cloud services, and cyber security.