Strategic Sourcing Technology Category Manager (Hybrid)

Securian-Financial-4; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Securian Financial is seeking a Category Manager (Senior Analyst or Consultant level) to lead technology procurement initiatives in a hybrid work environment in Minnesota. You will negotiate software, SaaS, hardware, and professional services contracts, manage vendor relationships, and guide cross-functional sourcing teams to optimize spend while meeting client needs.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, risk mitigation, and collaboration across the enterprise with a focus on delivering

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience with contract law, compliance, and experience assessing and mitigating risk.
• 2-3 years’ experience with project management.
• A passion for negotiating win-win, mutually beneficial partnerships with vendors.
• Demonstrated skill in data-driven analyses that drives creative problem solving, strategy creation, and negotiation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening and an ability to collaborate with people at all levels inside and outside of the organization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment: prioritize and maintain productivity while managing high volumes.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate technology contracts such as Software, SaaS, Hardware, and Professional Services to mitigate risk.
• Provide relationship management for technology vendors and establish mutually beneficial long-term relationships.
• Lead and oversee cross-functional teams throughout the entire sourcing process for technology products and services.
• Manage technology categories to optimize Securian Financial spend while meeting client needs and driving business outcomes.

Skills

Contract law

Compliance

Risk assessment

Project management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/risk IT

Job description

*This position is eligible to be hired at the Senior Analyst or Consultant levels depending on the qualifications, skills and experience of the candidate.*Position Summary:Are you a strong communicator, collaborator and problem solver with technology procurement experience looking to work in a fun, challenging and fast-paced environment with influencers across the enterprise? This may be the opportunity for you!Securian Financials' Strategic Technology Vendor Management team has a job opening for a Category Manager. In this role you'll use a relationship-first approach to support key initiatives in the company's technology transformation and drive alignment with enterprise-wide goals. Be a part of a team devoted to taking a strategic approach leading the enterprise through technology sourcing, contracting, category and vendor management activities, serving as a trusted partner to drive key outcomes.Responsibilities include but not limited to:Negotiate technology focused contracts such as Software, SaaS, Hardware, and Professional Services to mitigate business, financial, legal, reputational and technical risk.Provide relationship management functions for technology vendors including establishing and maintain mutually beneficial long-term relationships with key technology vendors.Lead and provide oversight to cross-functional teams throughout the entire sourcing process for technology products and services.Manage technology categories to optimize Securian Financial spend while meeting or exceeding client needs and driving key business outcomes.Qualifications:Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience with contract law, compliance, and experience assessing and mitigating risk.2-3 years’ experience with project management.A passion for negotiating win-win, mutually beneficial partnerships with vendors.Demonstrated skill in data-driven analyses that drives creative problem solving, strategy creation, and negotiation.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening and an ability to collaborate with people at all levels inside and outside of the organization.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment: prioritize and maintain productivity while managing high volumes.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with a focus on business, risk management or IT.Information technology background/experience.Up to 3 years' experience in technology category related contracting, procurement, sourcing or vendor management.#LI-Hybrid **This position will have a hybrid working arrangement, working in-office for a minimum of 3 days a week.**Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you’re in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you’ll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.Preferred Skills:The estimated base pay range for this job is:$59,400.00 - $109,200.00Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job – it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:Paid time off:We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what’s important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:Environmental Health & SustainabilityMental Wellness and DisabilityPride at Securian FinancialSecurian Young Professionals NetworkSecurian Multicultural NetworkSecurian Women and Allies NetworkServicemember Associate Resource GroupThis information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at [e-mail], by telephone [phone] (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).Securian Financial is a drug-free workplace.