Category Manager, Technology Sourcing (AI)

Location: Hybrid office role with two days per week in the office; must be based in Bellevue, Washington, or the San Francisco Bay Area.

Annual base salary: $100,000–$137,500 USD for candidates in California excluding the San Francisco Bay Area, Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington; $90,000–$123,200 USD for the additional listed salary range. Actual salary depends on skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. Equity, bonus, and benefits may also apply.

Company

Okta builds trusted identity infrastructure that helps organizations securely adopt technologies including AI.

What you will do

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Technology categories including Software, Network, SaaS, IaaS, Telephony, AI, and related requirements.
• Lead strategic sourcing processes, including RFx activities, supplier evaluations, sourcing projects, and commercial contract negotiations.
• Negotiate project-level commercial terms and partner with Legal on Master Service Agreements and related exhibits.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities, improve service levels, and mitigate risks in technology purchasing transactions.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and cross-functional partners in Finance, Legal, Security, and Privacy.
• Manage supplier performance reviews, contract SLAs, remediation, spend analytics, reporting, process governance, and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Technology Sourcing and Procurement, including Infrastructure, SaaS, Telecom, IaaS, or AI, with experience in category management, strategic sourcing, consulting, vendor management, risk management, and/or procurement in a large, global company environment.
• Deep understanding of technology contract law, commercial terms, and risk requirements, with strong negotiation and legal acumen.
• Ability to distinguish high-stakes, irreversible commitments from fast, reversible decisions.
• Ability to own multiple fast-moving projects and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage competing priorities independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with general guidance from senior roles.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Nice to have

• Professional certification such as CSCP, CPSM, or CPIM.
• Experience supporting M&A-related sourcing, including contract novation and consolidation.
• Proficiency in Workday Strategic Sourcing (Scout), Coupa, or Ironclad.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time role within a global Strategic Sourcing and Procurement team.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); flexible spending account; and paid leave including PTO and parental leave.
• Equity and bonus may be available under applicable plans and policies.
• In-person onboarding is designed to connect employees with the mission and team.
• Okta emphasizes well-being, social impact, talent development, connection, and community.