IT Category Manager

Saicon Consultants Inc

San Jose, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Benchmarking, Business Skills, Cadence, Category Development, Category Management, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, IT Procurement, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology Software, Maintain Compliance, Market Tracking, Market Trend Analysis, Negotiation Skills, Network Operations Center, Performance Management, Pricing, Procure to Pay/Purchase to Pay (P2P), Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Purchasing/Procurement, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Risk, Risk Management, Software Licenses, Software as a Service (SaaS), Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Technical Support, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Licensing, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
San Jose, CA
POSTED
Today
Key Responsibilities
• Lead sourcing and procurement for IT categories supporting engineering and enterprise needs
• Develop and execute category strategies to optimize cost, quality, service, and risk
• Partner with R&D, IT, and cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements and specifications
• Conduct supplier evaluations, competitive sourcing, and contract negotiations
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive measurable savings, cost avoidance, and value creation
• Monitor market trends and benchmark pricing to inform sourcing decisions
• Ensure compliance with Cadence procurement policies and processes
• Support efficient Procure-to-pay workflows, including purchase request (PR) creation and physical delivery tracking
• Improve visibility and accuracy across procurement and goods receipt processes

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field
• 5+ years of sourcing or procurement experience, with strong exposure to IT categories
• Proven experience negotiating contracts and managing suppliers
• Strong business judgment and ability to balance cost, risk, and operational needs
• Experience in sourcing IT hardware, software, SaaS
• Experience supporting technical or engineering stakeholders
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with procurement systems and sourcing tools

Preferred Experience
• Experience sourcing software, hardware, or data center services in a high-tech environment
• Familiarity with software licensing models and supplier agreements
• Track record of delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements

What Success Looks Like
• Seamless support for engineering and IT procurement needs
• Improved supplier performance and reduced risk
• Consistent delivery of savings and cost efficiency
• Strong stakeholder satisfaction and partnership

About the Company

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Saicon Consultants Inc