IT Category Manager

Our client, a complex healthcare organization, is hiring a IT Category Manager. This hybrid, full-time opportunity is based in Tarrytown, NY and is responsible for leading enterprise IT strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management across a broad technology spend portfolio. The role partners closely with IT leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to optimize cost, service, and overall business outcomes through disciplined category strategy and data-driven procurement decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing and source-to-contract activities for IT categories, including software, SaaS, cloud services, hardware, licensing, and IT professional services
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with organizational priorities and financial objectives
• Analyze spend, market trends, and supplier performance to identify savings and improvement opportunities
• Drive competitive sourcing events (e.g., RFPs/RFIs) and evaluate supplier proposals
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, service levels, renewals, and other contractual provisions
• Manage supplier relationships and contract performance to ensure delivery against agreed terms
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define requirements and build alignment on sourcing recommendations
• Prepare business cases, financial analyses, and presentations for stakeholder and leadership review
• Maintain sourcing documentation and contract records in accordance with internal policies
• Monitor contract expirations and market developments to support proactive category management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent relevant experience)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing, IT procurement, category management, or technology contract management
• Demonstrated success negotiating complex IT agreements (software/SaaS/cloud/hardware/licensing/services)
• Proven capability running competitive sourcing processes and performing spend/market analysis
• Strong analytical and financial skills, including evaluating pricing structures and total cost of ownership
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and project management skills
• Proficiency with standard business applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Preferred: IT sourcing experience within a healthcare system or other large, complex organization; familiarity with procurement and contract lifecycle management tools

Some of the Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement (on-site presence required)
• Full-time schedule (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM)
• Competitive compensation framework

Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.
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