IBM Category Manager – Information Technology 

Canada, Ontario, Toronto 

87654879

• Develops category strategies and/or sourcing strategies for the assigned areas of responsibility.
• Builds deep relationships with cross-functional client stakeholders including retained Procurement teams, business stakeholders, Legal, and Finance.
• Identifies cost savings opportunities across the client’s Information Technology spend.
• Acts as a trusted advisor and SME in the areas of sourcing and negotiating contracts for Technology and other Indirect categories.
• Achieves cost savings, risk mitigation, and process efficiencies through various value levers.
• Leads supplier selection process across multiple simultaneous projects within the category.
• Leads negotiations with current and potential suppliers as part of the contract renewal or vendor selection process.
• Collects and analyzes internal/external category data, metrics, and reports to track performance against targets and identify new sourcing opportunities or category insights.
• Innovates within the procurement space; looking at new ways to structure programs or categories, benefit from changes in supply market, or modify tools/processes to add value.
• Provides support throughout the sourcing and contracting process when necessary, ensuring seamless handoff to our clients when appropriate.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• A minimum of 7 years of strategic sourcing and category management experience
• 4+ years sourcing IT categories in areas such as: Hardware, Software, IT Services, and Telecom
• Candidates must be willing and able to travel to client locations within North America based on business requirements
• The location for this position (in an IBM or client office) is Toronto, ON.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Previous experience in a client facing / consultative role
• Degree in Business, Law, Supply Chain Management or other applicable field