Procurement Manager

Job details are Shared below:
Job Title: IT Category Manager

Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid - onsite M-TH)
Job Duration: 6 months

Compensation: $60 - $65 an hour on W2

Primary Skills: 

• 5+ years of sourcing or procurement experience, with strong exposure to IT categories
• Experience negotiating contracts
• Experience managing suppliers
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field
• Strong business judgment and ability to balance cost, risk, and operational needs
• Experience in sourcing IT hardware, software, SaaS
• Experience supporting technical or engineering stakeholders
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with procurement systems and sourcing tools

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)*

• Experience sourcing software, hardware, or data center services in a high-tech environment
• Familiarity with software licensing models and supplier agreements
• Track record of delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead sourcing and procurement for IT categories supporting engineering and enterprise needs
• Develop and execute category strategies to optimize cost, quality, service, and risk
• Partner with R&D, IT, and cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements and specifications
• Conduct supplier evaluations, competitive sourcing, and contract negotiations
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive measurable savings, cost avoidance, and value creation
• Monitor market trends and benchmark pricing to inform sourcing decisions
• Ensure compliance with Cadence procurement policies and processes
• Support efficient Procure-to-pay workflows, including purchase request (PR) creation and physical delivery tracking
• Improve visibility and accuracy across procurement and goods receipt processes

What Success Looks Like

• Seamless support for engineering and IT procurement needs
• Improved supplier performance and reduced risk
• Consistent delivery of savings and cost efficiency
• Strong stakeholder satisfaction and partnership

SUMMARY:

• The IT Category Manager at Cadence leads sourcing and procurement for IT hardware, software, and services, including servers, laptops, software tools, and data center support. This role partners closely with R&D engineering, IT, and business teams to deliver cost savings, reduce risk, and ensure reliable supplier performance that supports IT and business operations

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field

 
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