Talent.com
Senior Category Management IT & Software
Senior Category Management IT & SoftwareBizTek People • Oakland, CA, US
[error_messages.no_longer_accepting]
Senior Category Management IT & Software

Senior Category Management IT & Software

BizTek People • Oakland, CA, US
[job_card.30_days_ago]
[job_preview.job_type]
  • [job_card.full_time]
[job_card.job_description]

Software / IT Category Manager

As a Software / IT Category Manager, you will play a critical role in optimizing the sourcing and procurement strategy for one of the nation's largest gas and electric utilities, ensuring cost efficiency, supplier performance, and risk mitigation. You will lead strategic category planning, supplier negotiations, and contract management to drive value, resilience, and sustainability across the supply chain. Partnering with, influencing key internal stakeholders, and leveraging market intelligence, you will develop and execute category strategies that align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. This high-impact role requires a balance of analytical expertise, relationship management, and strategic vision to enhance operational excellence and support Client's commitment to safe, reliable, and sustainable energy.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develops and implements category plans and sourcing strategies for low-to-medium complexity categories that optimize cost, mitigate risk, and ensure supply continuity.
  • Leads competitive bidding processes including RFPs, RFIs, and negotiations to secure best-value agreements.
  • Negotiates, drafts, and manages contracts to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and industry standards.
  • Develops and sustains mutually beneficial strategic relationships with suppliers, conducting regular performance reviews, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with the company's safety, reliability, and sustainability goals.
  • Partners with and influences cross-functional stakeholders and teams in developing sourcing and negotiation strategies for low-to-medium complexity spend categories.
  • Maintains awareness of industry and market trends, supplier landscapes, and regulatory changes to drive informed decision-making and strategic sourcing initiatives.
  • Conducts and documents market research and supplier risk analysis to verify the financial health of existing and potential suppliers.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or job-related discipline or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of work experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
  • 5+ years of experience sourcing IT & Software.
  • Advanced proficiency Microsoft Office products e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access as needed to perform at the job level.
  • Proven ability to lead high-value negotiations, develop contract structures, and drive favorable outcomes.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging spend analytics, cost modeling, and digital procurement tools to optimize category strategies.
  • Competency in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Ability to develop strategic supplier partnerships, managing performance scorecards, and fostering supplier-driven innovation.
  • Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, operations leaders, and legal teams, to align procurement strategies with business priorities.

    • Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the Utility, Energy, or Infrastructure Sectors.
  • Knowledge of database and information systems e.g., ARIBA, SAP, etc. as needed.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and to drive projects of low-to-medium complexity.
  • Competency in building and leading strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
  • Ability to apply project management theories, concepts, methods, best practices, and techniques as needed to perform at the job level.
  • Master's Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience.
  • LSS-Lean Six Sigma Certification.
  • PMP-Project Management Professional certification.
  • ISM-Institute for Supply Management CPSM-Certified Professional in Supply Management certification, or similar certification(s).
    • [job_alerts.create_a_job]

    Category Management • Oakland, CA, US

    [internal_linking.related_jobs]
    Senior Manager, Global IT Support

    Senior Manager, Global IT Support

    Databricks Inc. • San Francisco, CA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Our rapidly scaling technology company—set to double in size to 20,000 employees worldwide—seeks a visionary leader to transform IT support into a strategic advantage. This role will reimagine our s...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Sr. Program Manager - Corporate IT

    Sr. Program Manager - Corporate IT

    Visa • Foster City, CA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more t...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Senior Director, IT Product Management - SAP Platform

    Senior Director, IT Product Management - SAP Platform

    Exelixis • Alameda, CA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Exelixis's success and ambition to launch innovative medicines for patients.Operating within a product-centric model, the. ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES : .Product Strategy & Roadmap (Product-Cent...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Senior Manager, Implementation IT

    Senior Manager, Implementation IT

    Rippling • San Francisco, CA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance.It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and co...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - IT Software & Services

    Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - IT Software & Services

    Zoox • Foster City, CA, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    The Indirect Sourcing Team connects Zoox with the everyday resources it needs to build mobility from the ground up.We manage the sourcing, negotiation, and execution of contracts that impact daily ...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Assoc Director, IT Architecture

    Assoc Director, IT Architecture

    Gilead Sciences, Inc. • Foster City, CA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people.For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapi...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    IT Procurement Manager or Expert Category Leader

    IT Procurement Manager or Expert Category Leader

    SEDAA • Oakland, CA, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Job Description : \n\n • • • • • • • •OPEN TO LOCAL CANDIDATES WITHIN THE USA OR THOSE WILLING TO RELOCATE.NO C2C CANDIDATES • • • • • • • • • Job Title : IT Procurement ManagerJob Location : Oakland (Hybrid) This pos...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Senior IT Engineer

    Senior IT Engineer

    gamma.app • San Francisco, CA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    We’re building the creative layer for modern communication.Every month, over a billion people make presentations — but the tools they use to make them haven’t evolved in decades.We’re changing that...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Senior Govt Modernization Delivery Lead

    Senior Govt Modernization Delivery Lead

    Guidehouse • San Francisco, California, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    A leading consulting firm in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Delivery Resource to lead modernization initiatives for state and local government clients. Responsibilities include developing solutio...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Director, Health IT Project Management and Service Delivery

    Director, Health IT Project Management and Service Delivery

    ISACA • San Francisco, CA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Director of Project Management and Service Delivery.The Director of Project Management and Service Delivery is responsible for both strategic technology implementation and overseeing a seamless tra...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Manager, IT Financial Risk Management - Payments Compliance

    Manager, IT Financial Risk Management - Payments Compliance

    Uber • San Francisco, CA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    This is a hybrid role and you must be located in, or willing to relocate to, San Francisco.The Financial Risk Management Advisory team plays a critical role in safeguarding Uber's financial integri...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    IT Senior Operations Manager - 14300

    IT Senior Operations Manager - 14300

    Aspiranet • San Francisco, CA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Remote - South San Francisco, CA.Remote – South San Francisco, CA.Director of Information Systems.Aspiranet, a leading California-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children, youth, and famili...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    ServiceNow- IT / OT Asset Management Senior Consultant- Tech Consulting - Open Location

    ServiceNow- IT / OT Asset Management Senior Consultant- Tech Consulting - Open Location

    EY • San Francisco, CA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    ServiceNow- IT / OT Asset Management Senior Consultant- Tech Consulting - Open Location.At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerho...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Manager, IT Asset Management

    Manager, IT Asset Management

    Early Warning® • San Francisco, CA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.Zelle®, Paze℠, and so much more.As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Senior Product Manager, IT

    Senior Product Manager, IT

    Upstart • San Mateo, California, USA
    [job_card.full_time]
    Upstart is the leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. By leveraging Upstarts AI marketplace Upstart-powered banks and credit un...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Senior IT Consultant

    Senior IT Consultant

    Financial Services IT • San Mateo, CA, US
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    Do you love learning and managing technology?.Do you enjoy working with a variety of people and technologies each day?.Do you excel at providing technology and business solutions to smart, driven i...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Life Sciences Mergers & Acquisitions IT Integration & Divestitures Senior Manager

    Life Sciences Mergers & Acquisitions IT Integration & Divestitures Senior Manager

    Deloitte • San Francisco, CA, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Recruiting tips From developing a stand out resume to putting your best foot forward in the interview, we want you to feel prepared and confident as you explore opportunities at Deloitte.Benefits A...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Senior IT Product Manager, Product & Pricing

    Senior IT Product Manager, Product & Pricing

    Cloudflare • San Francisco, California, USA
    [job_card.full_time]
    At Cloudflare we are on a mission to help build a better Internet.Today the company runs one of the worlds largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for custom...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]