Director Category Management, Software Category

The Hartford

Hartford, CT, US
Base: $146,000 - $219,000; bonus/equity: short-ter...
Hybrid
8+ years category management experience
Software category sourcing expertise
Complex contract negotiation skills
This senior leader role is responsible for developing and executing multi-year category strategies for complex software spend ranging from $75M to $150M annually

Job Summary

  • This senior leader role is responsible for developing and executing multi-year category strategies for complex software spend ranging from $75M to $150M annually.
  • The position requires acting as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives like the CIO and CDO while driving value through cost savings, risk mitigation, and innovation.
  • Candidates will leverage modern procurement technologies and data insights to lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives in a hybrid or remote work environment.

Matching Summary

This senior leader role is responsible for developing and executing multi-year category strategies for complex software spend ranging from $75M to $150M annually.

Salary

Base: $146,000 - $219,000; Bonus/Equity: Short-term or annual bonuses and long-term incentives available; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years category management experience
  • Software category sourcing expertise
  • Complex contract negotiation skills
  • Spend analytics and market analysis
  • Enterprise procurement strategy execution

Nice-to-have

  • AI-enabled procurement capabilities
  • Lean Six Sigma methodology knowledge
  • Change management experience
  • MBA or advanced business degree
  • Inclusive team culture leadership

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required (MBA preferred)
  • 8+ years in strategic sourcing and category management
  • Proven experience with software category agreements

Work Rights

Not specified

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