Category Manager – Technology, Data, AI & Hyperscalers

iShare Inc

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Full-time
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Skills

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Aribaunmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Business Analysisunmatched
  • Category Developmentunmatched
  • Category Managementunmatched
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)unmatched
  • Cloud Computingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Competitive Analysis/Strategyunmatched
  • Contract Approvalunmatched
  • Contract Negotiationunmatched
  • Contract Requirementsunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Decision Supportunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Event Managementunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • GCP (Good Clinical Practices)unmatched
  • Intelligence Gatheringunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Market Analysisunmatched
  • Market Researchunmatched
  • Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Plan Meetingsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Pricingunmatched
  • Process Analysisunmatched
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)unmatched
  • Project Planningunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Proposal Developmentunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
  • Requirements Managementunmatched
  • Risk Managementunmatched
  • SAPunmatched
  • Sourcing Strategyunmatched
  • Statement of Work (SOW)unmatched
  • Supplier Optimizationunmatched
  • Technical Strategyunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched
  • eSourcingunmatched

Description

Category Manager – Technology, Data, AI & Hyperscalers  
 
The Category Manager will drive end-to-end sourcing execution and category management across enterprise technology spend, including cloud hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP), data platforms, and AI solutions. The role combines hands-on sourcing delivery with category strategy and execution 
 
 
Responsibilities: 
  • Support development and execution of category strategies across technology, data, AI, and cloud 
  • Identify opportunities for cost optimization, vendor consolidation, and demand management 
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Tech Deals across, cloud hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP), data platforms, and AI solutions 
  • Manage sourcing and renewals for hyperscaler contracts and cloud consumption programs 
  • Managed end-to-end sourcing cycle, understand business needs, perform vendor research to identify potential participants to gettingthe contract signed 
  • Develop and published RFP in Ariba 
  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and gather market intelligence to support decision-making  
  • Lead supplier selection and qualification processes, including issuing RFIs, RFPs, and conducting supplier evaluations and negotiations  
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure the sourcing strategy meets their needs 
  • Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to secure favorable agreements that optimize value while mitigating risks 
  • Manage project plan for all assigned sourcing requests from requirement gathering to contracting 
  • Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to secure favorable agreements (MSA/SOW) that optimize value while mitigating risks 
  • Liaise with legal, business and supplier to finalize contracts 
  • Document and analyze supplier responses to ensure it contains valid and detailed information 
  • Co-ordination with various stakeholders (business, procurement, suppliers) for setting up meetings, presentations and other sessions 
  • Liaising with business stakeholders, procurement team and suppliers to ensure timely and successful completions of tasks and activities (related to RFx events, NDA management and contracting) 
  • Collaborate with Technology, Data, AI, Security, Finance, and Legal teams to align sourcing outcomes 
  • Maintaining project plans/ tracker for all requests and sourcing events, including timely reporting to all stakeholders 
Qualifications: 
  • Bachelor’s Degree 
  • 5+ years of sourcing/procurement experience with a focus on IT Hardware & Infrastructure 
  • Proven experience as a Sourcing Specialist, Procurement Specialist, or similar role 
  • Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, procurement best practices, and supplier management 
  • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills 
  • Good project management/ business analysis/ process analysis skills 
  • Working knowledge of SAP Ariba, primarily in Sourcing and Contract workspace 
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities 
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification will be a plus 
 

Numbers & Facts

LocationMilwaukee, WI
Job TypeFull-time

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