Tech Category Lead: AI, Cloud & SaaS

Capital Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off & benefits

Gift matching

Professional development

Job summary

Capital Group is seeking a Technology Category Manager to lead sourcing strategies across AI, cloud, and SaaS technologies. You will partner with senior technology, finance, and business leaders to evaluate vendors, manage complex technology spend, and influence strategic decisions across the organization.

The role requires working in the office Monday-Thursday with the option to work from home on Fridays, offering a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Strong, practical knowledge of AI and cloud technologies.
• Experience sourcing and managing complex technology categories.
• Ability to influence executives and deliver challenging recommendations.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and business-partnership skills.
• Interest in developing into a people leader as the team grows.
• SaaS and strategic sourcing experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for AI, cloud, and SaaS.
• Evaluate technology providers, purchasing models, and market opportunities.
• Advise senior leaders and communicate recommendations effectively.
• Build alignment across multiple stakeholders without direct authority.
• Perform hands-on category management while helping establish and grow the future team.
• Support the Enterprise Sourcing Office's shift toward more strategic, business-focused category management.

Skills

AI & cloud tech

SaaS

Executive influence

Communication & partnerships

People leadership potential

Job description

Capital Group is seeking a Technology Category Manager to lead sourcing strategies across AI, cloud, and SaaS technologies. You will partner with senior technology, finance, and business leaders to evaluate vendors, manage complex technology spend, and influence strategic decisions across the organization.

The role requires working in the office Monday-Thursday with the option to work from home on Fridays, offering a hybrid work arrangement.