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Category Manager – Technology, Data, AI & Hyperscalers

iShare Inc

Milwaukee, WI

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SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Ariba, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Business Analysis, Category Development, Category Management, Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Contract Approval, Contract Negotiation, Contract Requirements, Cost Control, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, Event Management, Finance, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Intelligence Gathering, Legal, Market Analysis, Market Research, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Process Analysis, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Proposals (RFP), Requirements Management, Risk Management, SAP, Sourcing Strategy, Statement of Work (SOW), Supplier Optimization, Technical Strategy, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Writing Skills, eSourcing
LOCATION
Milwaukee, WI
POSTED
30 days ago
Category Manager – Technology, Data, AI & Hyperscalers  
 
The Category Manager will drive end-to-end sourcing execution and category management across enterprise technology spend, including cloud hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP), data platforms, and AI solutions. The role combines hands-on sourcing delivery with category strategy and execution 
 
 
Responsibilities: 
  • Support development and execution of category strategies across technology, data, AI, and cloud 
  • Identify opportunities for cost optimization, vendor consolidation, and demand management 
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Tech Deals across, cloud hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP), data platforms, and AI solutions 
  • Manage sourcing and renewals for hyperscaler contracts and cloud consumption programs 
  • Managed end-to-end sourcing cycle, understand business needs, perform vendor research to identify potential participants to gettingthe contract signed 
  • Develop and published RFP in Ariba 
  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and gather market intelligence to support decision-making  
  • Lead supplier selection and qualification processes, including issuing RFIs, RFPs, and conducting supplier evaluations and negotiations  
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure the sourcing strategy meets their needs 
  • Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to secure favorable agreements that optimize value while mitigating risks 
  • Manage project plan for all assigned sourcing requests from requirement gathering to contracting 
  • Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to secure favorable agreements (MSA/SOW) that optimize value while mitigating risks 
  • Liaise with legal, business and supplier to finalize contracts 
  • Document and analyze supplier responses to ensure it contains valid and detailed information 
  • Co-ordination with various stakeholders (business, procurement, suppliers) for setting up meetings, presentations and other sessions 
  • Liaising with business stakeholders, procurement team and suppliers to ensure timely and successful completions of tasks and activities (related to RFx events, NDA management and contracting) 
  • Collaborate with Technology, Data, AI, Security, Finance, and Legal teams to align sourcing outcomes 
  • Maintaining project plans/ tracker for all requests and sourcing events, including timely reporting to all stakeholders 
Qualifications: 
  • Bachelor’s Degree 
  • 5+ years of sourcing/procurement experience with a focus on IT Hardware & Infrastructure 
  • Proven experience as a Sourcing Specialist, Procurement Specialist, or similar role 
  • Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, procurement best practices, and supplier management 
  • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills 
  • Good project management/ business analysis/ process analysis skills 
  • Working knowledge of SAP Ariba, primarily in Sourcing and Contract workspace 
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities 
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification will be a plus 
 

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