Strategic IT Sourcing & SaaS Category Lead

Verint Systems, Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Verint Systems Inc. is seeking a Category Manager, IT – Indirect to lead sourcing, negotiation, and contract management for indirect IT spend, with emphasis on SaaS, software, cloud services, IT hardware, telecom and IT services.

You will drive category strategy and collaborate with IT, Legal, Finance and Security to realize cost savings while maintaining compliance with procurement policies. The role requires strong experience in strategic sourcing of IT categories, vendor management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in business, supply chain, finance or technology.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing of indirect IT categories (SaaS, software, cloud, hardware, IT services).
• Experience managing category spend with proven results and increased scope.
• Knowledge of SaaS licensing and pricing models; cloud platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder and supplier relationship management.
• Ability to interact with senior management and drive procurement processes.
• Strong Excel skills for spend and savings analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to define and execute category plans.
• Negotiate SaaS and software agreements including renewal terms.
• Manage end-to-end SaaS and software procurement lifecycle.
• Monitor market conditions and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Coordinate with IT, Legal, Finance and Security on vendor engagements.
• Maintain renewal calendars and ensure compliance with policies.
• Lead supplier reviews and report savings and renewal pipeline.
• Ensure alignment with Global Procurement policies.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

SaaS procurement

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Technology or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Verint Systems Inc. is seeking a Category Manager, IT – Indirect to lead sourcing, negotiation, and contract management for indirect IT spend, with emphasis on SaaS, software, cloud services, IT hardware, telecom and IT services.

You will drive category strategy and collaborate with IT, Legal, Finance and Security to realize cost savings while maintaining compliance with procurement policies. The role requires strong experience in strategic sourcing of IT categories, vendor management, and