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