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Director, Category Management IT Outsourcing & Consulting

Artech LLC

Hartford, CT

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85–$90 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Candidate Sourcing, Category Management, Communication Skills, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Expense Analysis, Information Technology Consulting, Information Technology Outsourcing, Leadership, Legal, Market Analysis, Outsourcing, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Procurement Software, Professional Services, Purchasing/Procurement, Reporting Dashboards, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Sourcing Strategy, Technical Support, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
LOCATION
Hartford, CT
POSTED
24 days ago
Position: Director, Category Management – IT Outsourcing & Consulting
Location: Hybrid – Hartford, CT
Duration: 6-month contract-to-hire
About the Role:
We are seeking a senior Category Manager to join our Strategic Sourcing team, focusing on IT Outsourcing (ITO) and Consulting services. This role involves managing high-value IT Professional Services spend, developing multi-year sourcing strategies, negotiating global outsourcing agreements, and leveraging analytics to optimize cost, mitigate risk, and drive business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting for IT Outsourcing and Consulting services.
  • Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Conduct market and supplier analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Draft and negotiate complex contracts in partnership with Legal.
  • Track KPIs, performance metrics, and value realization for managed categories.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide insights to senior leadership.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and adoption of procurement technologies.
Qualifications & Skills:
  • 8+ years in category management or strategic sourcing, preferably in IT Professional Services.
  • Proven experience with global outsourcing agreements and supplier negotiations.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in spend analysis and performance metrics.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to operate in a matrixed environment and lead complex sourcing initiatives.
  • Familiarity with procurement tools (CLM, sourcing platforms, analytics dashboards) a plus.
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid role in Hartford, CT with some in-office days expected.

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Artech LLC