Global Category Manager - IT

Job Summary

Job Title: Global Category Manager IT (10 -15 Years of Experience)

Job Location Work Arrangement

Job Location: Bengaluru

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing and category strategies for IT spend, including software, hardware, cloud, telecommunications, and IT services.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including supplier selection, RFx management, commercial negotiations, and contract execution.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to drive performance, innovation, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with stakeholders across North America, EMEA, and APAC to understand business needs and deliver scalable procurement solutions.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, supplier consolidation, demand management, and value creation.
• Leverage spend analytics, market intelligence, and benchmarking insights to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Ensure supplier contracts and procurement activities comply with internal policies, governance requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Track category performance, supplier KPIs, and savings initiatives, providing data-driven insights to leadership.
• Support Logistics and other indirect procurement categories as needed; experience in Logistics sourcing is a plus but not a primary focus of the role.

What will you bring

• At least 5+ years of experience in Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Category Management, with strong experience managing IT categories.
• Proven track record of developing category strategies, negotiating contracts, and delivering measurable cost savings and business value.
• Experience sourcing IT categories such as software, SaaS, cloud services, hardware, telecommunications, and professional services.
• Strong supplier relationship management, negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Experience working with global stakeholders across regions and cultures in a matrixed organization.
• Proficiency with procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, or similar tools, along with spend analytics solutions such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Knowledge of supplier risk management, contract compliance, and procurement best practices.
• Exposure to Logistics procurement, transportation, or supply chain categories is an added advantage.
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. MBA or procurement certification is preferred.

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