Tech Category Sourcing Leader: Cloud, Software & Services

Cencora, Inc.; Clifton (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Training and development

Mentorship programs

Volunteer activities

Job summary

Cencora, Inc. seeks a Manager, Technology Category Management to lead category strategy and sourcing for Hardware/Telecom/Cloud, Software, or Technology Services. You will negotiate, manage contracts, and drive cost productivity while aligning with business and IT stakeholders.

Responsibilities include leading sourcing events, evaluating suppliers, and ensuring contract compliance. You will monitor SLAs, risk, and savings, and mentor analysts while coordinating cross-functional teams in a large

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Technology or related field; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, category management or procurement, with 3+ years in technology categories.
• Proven success negotiating technology contracts and delivering measurable savings.
• Knowledge of technology commercial models (licensing, subscription, SOW/T&M).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management; no formal people management required.

Responsibilities

• Lead category strategies, sourcing plans and pipeline priorities for assigned spend areas.
• Lead sourcing events, supplier evaluations, negotiations and award recommendations.
• Manage contracts within delegated authority and escalate complex issues.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to align requirements, timelines and handoffs.
• Maintain knowledge of market trends and vendor capabilities to inform sourcing.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Vendor negotiations

Stakeholder management

Power BI

Excel

Ariba

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Technology or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Ariba

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Cencora, Inc. seeks a Manager, Technology Category Management to lead category strategy and sourcing for Hardware/Telecom/Cloud, Software, or Technology Services. You will negotiate, manage contracts, and drive cost productivity while aligning with business and IT stakeholders.

Responsibilities include leading sourcing events, evaluating suppliers, and ensuring contract compliance. You will monitor SLAs, risk, and savings, and mentor analysts while coordinating cross-functional teams in a large