Senior Global IT Category Manager (Grade 13)

**Job Description**
The Senior Global IT Category Manager leads enterprise-wide category management and procurement for IT products and services, including software, cloud solutions, hardware, infrastructure, and professional services. This role partners with stakeholders throughout the full contracting lifecyclefrom requirements planning through sourcing, negotiation, contract award, and supplier performance management. Responsibilities include executing global IT category strategies, driving cost optimization, reducing risk, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Category Strategy & Sourcing**
Develop and execute global IT category strategies across software, cloud services, hardware, infrastructure, consulting, and professional services.
Conduct spend analytics, market research, and supplier assessments to inform category strategies and mitigate risk.
Lead sourcing activities including RFI/RFP creation, ...