Category Manager - Technology Sourcing

Навыки

Обязанности

• 01Gather business and technical requirements and produce needed documentation in support of RFx events
• 02Develop internal presentations and business case to support management approvals of multi-year supplier agreements
• 03Develop, review, and handle any ad hoc documents requiring special circumstances and legal reviews
• 04Provide economic analysis of supplier proposals and various internal management inquiries for existing or potential supplier expenditures
• 05Identify and detail both internal and external risks associated with technology purchase transactions
• 06Actively develop sourcing strategies in support of business initiatives
• 07Work with internal partners to figure out risks and dependencies
• 08Work with Finance, Legal, Security, Privacy, and other subject matter authorities within Okta to ensure that the policies and procedures are followed and met
• 09Build effective, strategic relationships with the business units/stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
• 10Lead and support all aspects of the strategic sourcing process, including RFx, supplier evaluations, and day-to-day commercial contract negotiations and projects
• 11Drive supplier performance review meetings with key suppliers and provide input on performance and future needs/strategic planning
• 12Measure supplier performance against contract Service Level Agreements and expectations, manage any remediation as required
• 13Use experience and industry expertise to find opportunities to optimize cost, improve service and other efficiency opportunities
• 14Conduct spend analytics to identify areas of opportunity for streamlining and consolidation of spend
• 15Provide input for areas of opportunity and make recommendations where applicable for projects, departments, or across the company for operational improvements and efficiencies
• 16Drive M&A activity from Strategic Sourcing’s perspective, i.e. contract novation and consolidation
• 17Support the Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager as needed
• 18Communicate proactively with internal and external partners

Требования

• 013–5 years of experience in Sourcing and Procurement of Technology (Infrastructure, SaaS, Telecom, IaaS, AI, etc.), including category management, strategic sourcing, consulting, vendor management, risk management, and/or procurement in a large, global company environment
• 02Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 03Strong Negotiation & Legal Acumen: Deep understanding of tech contract law, commercial terms, and risk requirements
• 04Agile & Pragmatic Decision-Maker: Instinctively differentiates between high-stakes, irreversible commitments and fast, two-way/reversible choices—leaning heavily into rapid hypothesis testing, pilot runs, and pivoting quickly based on real-world outcomes
• 05Process & Strategy Expertise: Proven mastery of modern sourcing procedures, frameworks, and end-to-end procurement processes
• 06High Ownership & Velocity: Ability to take full responsibility for multiple fast-moving projects and consistently deliver in a high-tempo environment with tight deadlines
• 07Strategic Relationship Builder: Demonstrated track record of building trust and driving alignment with senior-level business stakeholders, cross-functional partners, and key vendors
• 08Self-Starter Mentality: Proven ability to manage competing priorities and thrive independently in a dynamic, fast-paced setting with minimal supervision
• 09Analytical & Risk Assessment Skills: Strong problem-solving capabilities with a knack for identifying, quantifying, and mitigating operational risks
• 10Flexibility: Ability to travel as needed

Условия

• 01Work timings would be in 7 pm - 3 am IST
• 02Ability to travel as needed
• 03#LI-Onsite