Senior Global Indirect Sourcing Category Manager

TL;DR

Senior Global Indirect Sourcing Category Manager (IT): Co-developing and executing sourcing strategies for IT categories including software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, telecom, cybersecurity, and IT services with an accent on balancing cost, risk, innovation, and speed. Focus on leading RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, commercial negotiations, contract management, and supplier governance in a global matrixed organization.

Location: 1 Horizon Way, Deerfield, Illinois (onsite)

Salary: $80,000 USD - $120,000 USD

Company

Industry-leading home, security, and digital products company focused on innovation in water, outdoors, and security categories for residential and commercial environments.

What you will do

• Collaborate with IT, Digital, Cybersecurity, and business leaders to understand roadmaps and co-develop category strategies.
• Build and manage sourcing pipelines, lead RFIs/RFQs/RFPs, and execute end-to-end negotiations.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment with Procurement, IT, Finance, Legal, and Risk.
• Provide market insights, supplier intelligence, and recommendations on commercial models.
• Manage supplier relationships through governance, performance reviews, and continuous improvement.
• Promote best-practice IT procurement processes adaptable to business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
• 5+ years in indirect procurement with emphasis on IT sourcing and stakeholder partnership
• Proven collaboration with IT leadership and functional teams
• Hands-on experience sourcing IT categories: software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, telecom, cybersecurity, IT services
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and redline complex supplier contracts
• Strong understanding of IT commercial constructs (subscriptions, licensing, consumption-based pricing, managed services)
• Willingness to travel domestically as needed

Nice to have

• Procurement Certification
• Advanced experience negotiating high-volume complex IT contracts
• Strong communication, facilitation, and influence skills
• Strategic, outcome-oriented mindset with high integrity

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans, market-leading 401(k) with company contribution
• Flexible time off, adoption benefits, product discounts
• Inclusive culture with ERGs fostering belonging
• High-performing team environment encouraging bold decisions and authentic selves
• Support for learning, innovation, and work-life balance