IT Category Manager--Madison, WI

7 days ago

Madison WI, United States Beacon Hill Full time

Job Title: Category Manager

Remote considered if necessary.

Start Date: January 5th

The Category Manager will lead the development and execution of category strategies for high-spend and complex IT categories. This role focuses on IT-related sourcing and vendor management, including professional services, infrastructure, cybersecurity, hardware, and telecom. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who can influence category direction, collaborate with IT and business stakeholders, and navigate a dynamic environment.
Develop and implement category management strategies for assigned IT categories.
Collaborate with IT stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with enterprise service delivery models.
Manage vendor selection, performance, and contract negotiations for IT professional services.
Monitor market trends to identify opportunities and risks.
Establish and track category targets, driving cost savings and risk mitigation.
Apply strategic sourcing methodologies and manage RFx processes.
Support organizational rollout of category management practices.
Lead multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, or related field.
~7+ years of experience in IT category management, supply chain, or related disciplines.
~ Proven experience managing IT categories (professional services, managed services, technology consulting).
~ Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
~ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
~ SAP).
~ Experience in sourcing transformation and change management.
~ Background working with large-scale partners and global process outsourcing.

Ability to travel up to 15% (may include overnight/weekend).
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.
Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.
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Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility.

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