Senior Category Manager - Strategic Sourcing

Job Title: Senior Category Manager – Cloud, Software & Digital Services
Location: Anywhere in US but preferred Northridge California (Hybrid)
Duration: 12+ Months

Job Description*

• Develop and execute sourcing and commercial strategies across enterprise software, SaaS, cloud, licensing, and digital services.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations, contract strategy, supplier management, and value creation initiatives.
• Manage a high volume of contracts, renewals, sourcing activities, and negotiations simultaneously.
• Partner with IT, Legal, Finance, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Vendor Management teams.
• Drive supplier negotiations, contract optimization, and cost savings initiatives.

Relevant Experience*

8+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management experience with significant technology sourcing responsibility.

Mandatory Skills*

• Technology Procurement
• Strategic Sourcing
• Commercial Negotiations
• SaaS & Cloud Licensing
• Supplier Management
• Contract Management

Desired Skills*

• Experience with Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Salesforce, AWS, ServiceNow, Adobe or similar vendors
• Software Asset Management / FinOps
• Life Sciences / Medical Device Industry Experience

Domain (Industry)*

Life Sciences