Strategic IT Sourcing Lead — Software & Mobility (Hybrid)

Gartner; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Gartner Category Managers lead strategic sourcing, develop category plans and negotiate complex IT Software, Subscription, and Mobility agreements for diverse stakeholders. They influence senior leaders, drive cost efficiencies, and guide cross-functional teams through disciplined procurement processes while maintaining ethics and compliance.

Strong communication, analytics, and negotiation skills are essential in this high‑impact role at Gartner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of sourcing and negotiation experience with complex technology agreements.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to tell the story of data.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic category plans for IT software, subscriptions and mobility.
• Develop negotiation plans and guide stakeholders through procurement processes.
• Coordinate with Gartner Legal, Finance, and IT Security as needed.
• Present compelling business cases to influence leaders at all levels.
• Ensure compliance and manage supplier performance across categories.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Multilingual skills (a plus)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Sourcing/Procurement software

Spend analytics

CLM and P2P platforms

Microsoft Office / G Suite

Job description

Gartner Category Managers lead strategic sourcing, develop category plans and negotiate complex IT Software, Subscription, and Mobility agreements for diverse stakeholders. They influence senior leaders, drive cost efficiencies, and guide cross-functional teams through disciplined procurement processes while maintaining ethics and compliance.

Strong communication, analytics, and negotiation skills are essential in this high‑impact role at Gartner.