Strategic IT Sourcing Leader - State Government

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts—Operational Services Division is seeking a Category Manager for IT Equipment, Networking, Telecommunications, Software and Services. You will lead cross-functional teams, analyze market trends, and develop statewide contracting solutions that support state and local government partners.

You will manage vendor relationships, drive value, and report to senior leadership. A demand for strong negotiation, strategic planning and team leadership is essential in a

Qualifications

• Five years of professional or managerial experience in business/public administration or related field.
• Substitutions allowed: Bachelor's for two years, Graduate for three years, Doctorate for four years.
• Strong leadership, project management and strategic planning abilities.
• Excellent written and spoken communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with data analysis and market research tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategy for IT Equipment, Networking, Telecom, Software and Services.
• Lead cross-functional teams through market research, solicitations and vendor evaluation.
• Negotiate contracts to achieve best-value outcomes and manage vendor relationships.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure category success.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Negotiation

Data analysis

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Doctorate

Certificate in related field

Tools

Teams

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts—Operational Services Division is seeking a Category Manager for IT Equipment, Networking, Telecommunications, Software and Services. You will lead cross-functional teams, analyze market trends, and develop statewide contracting solutions that support state and local government partners.

You will manage vendor relationships, drive value, and report to senior leadership. A demand for strong negotiation, strategic planning and team leadership is essential in a