Category Manager (purchasing - Tech & It)

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Lake Zurich, Illinois, USA
$125,000-147,000; bonus target of 10% of base sala...
Onsite
Strategic sourcing execution
Complex negotiations
Supplier performance management
The Category Manager (Tech & IT) is a strategic procurement leader responsible for executing globally defined category strategies and translating them into regional sourcing plans

Job Summary

  • The Category Manager (Tech & IT) is a strategic procurement leader responsible for executing globally defined category strategies and translating them into regional sourcing plans.
  • The role blends global alignment with hands-on sourcing execution, leading complex negotiations, optimizing licensing and commercial models, and managing supplier performance and risk.
  • Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits.

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The Category Manager (Tech & IT) is a strategic procurement leader responsible for executing globally defined category strategies and translating them into regional sourcing plans.

Salary

$125,000-147,000; Bonus target of 10% of base salary; Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic sourcing execution
  • Complex negotiations
  • Supplier performance management
  • IT & Technology category focus
  • SAP Ariba or similar sourcing tools

Nice-to-have

  • Market intelligence and regional insights
  • Cross-regional collaboration
  • Drive standardization initiatives

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years' experience in strategic sourcing or category management
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
  • Working knowledge across key IT domains
  • Ability to drive standardization initiatives
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office
  • Proficient user of SAP Ariba or similar sourcing tools
  • Working knowledge of SAP ERP

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