The IT Category Lead & Sr. Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across key technology spend categories, owning the end-to-end acquisition lifecycle
Job Summary
The IT Category Lead & Sr. Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across key technology spend categories, owning the end-to-end acquisition lifecycle.
Responsibilities include driving commercial optimization, risk reduction, supplier performance, and alignment of IT investments with business objectives, while partnering closely with leadership, Finance, Legal, Security, Architecture, and Vendor Management.
Invesco offers comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including flexible paid time off, a hybrid work schedule, 401(K) matching, health & wellbeing benefits, parental leave, and an employee stock purchase plan.
Matching Summary
The IT Category Lead & Sr. Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across key technology spend categories, owning the end-to-end acquisition lifecycle.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
IT procurement experience
technology sourcing experience
category management experience
IT vendor management experience
negotiation expertise
stakeholder management
AI technology acquisition
Nice-to-have
global or enterprise-scale supplier portfolios
cross-functional team leadership
influence without direct authority
fast-paced environment management
Key Requirements
7–12 years of IT procurement, technology sourcing, category management, or IT vendor management experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, IT Management, Finance, or related field
Certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, ITIL, or FinOps Practitioner are advantageous