We are seeking an experienced IT Category Manager to join our Procurement team at Integrity. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the IT market landscape, including hardware, software, telecom, subscriptions, and emerging technologies. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong negotiation and leadership skills, with extensive experience in managing IT categories to drive value and innovation within a complex US-based organization. Additionally, this position has responsibility for 1-3 direct reports.
Position Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing - Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies for IT procurement, encompassing hardware, software, cloud services, subscriptions, and telecommunications.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives in IT spend.
- Analyze spend data to uncover opportunities for consolidation and standardization.
- Regularly establish and report quarterly on category goals, plans, and progress.
Supplier Relationship Management - Establish and maintain strong relationships with key IT suppliers, vendors, and service providers.
- Evaluate supplier performance, assessing compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) and contractual obligations.
- Lead quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with strategic suppliers to communicate performance, identify improvement areas, and organize improvement initiatives.
Contract Negotiation - Lead complex negotiations for IT contracts, including licensing agreements, maintenance contracts, and subscription services.
- Ensure all agreements align with company policies, legal requirements, and compliance standards.
- Manage contract renewals proactively to optimize terms and prevent lapses in service.
Market Analysis - Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and technological advancements in the IT sector and assess their potential impact on procurement strategies.
- Provide insights based on market intelligence to inform strategic decision-making. Identify supplier capabilities and candidates that can best enable achievement of Integrity goals.
- Develop relevant competitive positioning to optimize negotiation and selection activities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration - Collaborate closely with IT, Finance, Legal, and other departments to understand technical requirements and align procurement activities.
- Facilitate communication between stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful implementation of IT initiatives.
- Support IT project teams by providing procurement expertise and guidance.
Risk Management - Identify potential risks in the IT supply chain, including cybersecurity threats, and ability to work proactively with technology colleagues to develop vendor-based mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, corporate, and industry-specific standards.
- Manage data privacy considerations in vendor relationships, especially regarding cloud and subscription services.
Position Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPM, CPSM, ITIL) are a plus.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT procurement or category management.
- Minimum of 2 years of demonstratable experience managing and leading high functioning teams.
- Extensive knowledge of categories such as IT hardware (servers, networking equipment, end-user devices), software (enterprise applications, SaaS), telecom, and subscription models.
- Proven track record of successful contract negotiations and supplier management in the IT sector.
- Experience with cloud services procurement (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is highly desirable.
- High proficiency with MS Excel and BI tools, such as Power BI and Tableau.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Proficient in Coupa or other leading procurement solutions.
- Familiarity with IT asset management and licensing models.
- Understanding of cybersecurity considerations in IT procurement.
- Highly motivated problem solver with the ability to think critically.
- Self-starter with an innate curiosity and drive to understand insurance industry environment.
- Cross-functional collaboration skills to promote alignment across the organization.
- Team oriented, with a strong customer and business focus.
- Ability and interest to work in-office full time, and up to 20% travel may be required.
About Integrity Integrity is one of the nation's leading independent distributors of life, health and wealth insurance products. With a strong insurtech focus, we embrace a broad and innovative approach to serving agents and clients alike.
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