Category Specialist

5 days ago


Plano, Texas, United States GTN Technical Staffing Full time

GTN Technical Staffing is a leader in technical staffing, leveraging innovation to drive next-generation recruiting to Fortune 2000 companies. We provide Scalable Technical Staffing solutions encompassing SOW, staff augmentation, and direct hire placement for Fortune 2000 companies.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Specialist to support our client's IT transformation strategy. As a Category Specialist, you will play a critical role in the management, renewal, and optimization of software (SW), hardware (HW), and hosted SaaS contracts.

Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Focus:
    • Serve as a Category Strategist, driving reporting, analysis, and research to support negotiations and strategic activities.
    • Partner with Finance, Accounting, and Business teams to optimize SW and HW spending on an annual basis.
    • Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, and favorable contract terms.
  • Contract and Renewal Management:
    • Plan and execute renewals for 450+ SW and HW support contracts, ensuring:
      • Adequate timelines (12 to 18 months in advance).
      • Optimized cost achievement and favorable terms.
      • Right-sized renewal terms (true-up/true-down).
    • Act as the Primary Liaison for SW and HW contract renewal management with the COE India team.

Requirements:

  • Strong background in software and hardware contract management.
  • Proven experience in tracking and reporting renewals, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization.
  • Familiarity with IT transformation processes and hosted SaaS solutions.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior leadership reporting.

Estimated Salary:

$90,000 - $120,000 per year



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