Category Manager- Global Technology Services
CyberSearch
Irvine, CA · Posted October 18, 2026
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Category Manager- Global Technology Services (Fully Remote, open to hybrid, must work Pacific hours if remote) (3 open roles)
12-month contract (potential extension)
Irvine, CA or Charlotte, NC
Overview:
The Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Professional is a highly experienced Sourcing Lead in the development and execution of strategic sourcing strategies for complex goods and services. This role focuses 3rd Party Expense Management and Category Strategy for Technology Services and Operations (TSO) and IT Management Services.
They collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate favorable contract terms while ensuring compliance with company policies and best practices for the following categories of spend: FinOps, End User Support, Global Technology Operations such as Compute Storage and IaaS, Cloud Engineering, and Enterprise Technology (ETOC) such as Network Technologies, Digital Workplace Solutions, Endpoint Resilience, Endpoint Technology, and Collaboration Technology.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Sourcing Planning:
Conduct in-depth market research to identify potential suppliers and assess market trends.
Develop comprehensive sourcing strategies for assigned categories, including cost reduction targets, supplier selection criteria, and risk mitigation plans.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into clear sourcing requirements.
Supplier Negotiation:
Develops negotiation strategies and leads negotiations of complex contract provisions
Conduct complex contract negotiations with suppliers, ensuring optimal pricing and terms while balancing risk and value.
Develop and manage master agreements, including legal terms and conditions.
Relationship Management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and suppliers. Ability to address supplier performance issues and driving continuous process improvement.
Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations and KPIs.
Cost Optimization:
Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategic sourcing initiatives.
Utilize cost modeling and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis to evaluate sourcing options.
Qualifications:
7+ years of advanced strategic sourcing experience with mastery of strategic technology focused procurement principles, practices, and models.
Deep understanding of technology sourcing principles, sourcing methodologies, and contract law.
Proven track record with clearly articulated examples of negotiating SaaS and Cloud based enterprise business applications at scale in a global environment
Ability to concisely convey contracting options and recommended path forward in summary fashion
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