IT Category Manager

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🛒 Procurement

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Jabil

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1966

🤝 B2B

B2B • Manufacturing • Sustainability

Jabil is a leading business-to-business (B2B) company providing engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and design services. With over 50 years of experience, Jabil partners with some of the world's top brands to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. The company operates over 100 locations globally, emphasizing sustainability and community involvement as part of its core values. Jabil is committed to supporting its workforce with diverse and inclusive opportunities and fostering professional growth and innovation. The company is recognized globally for its excellence and commitment to minimizing environmental impact while building vibrant communities.

📋 Description

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive category strategies for various IT sub-categories, including software, hardware, telecommunications, and IT services, aligned with Jabil's global objectives. • Lead all aspects of the sourcing process, from market research and supplier identification to RFP development, bid analysis, and contract negotiation with key IT vendors. • Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (IT, finance, legal) to understand their needs, communicate sourcing strategies, and ensure alignment. • Monitor market trends, technological advancements, and supplier performance to identify opportunities for innovation, cost reduction, and continuous improvement within the IT category. • Negotiate favorable terms and conditions, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs) with suppliers to achieve best value for money and mitigate risks. • Manage supplier relationships, conducting regular business reviews to assess performance, drive compliance, and foster strategic partnerships. • Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, track and report on savings achieved, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures. • Collaborate with legal counsel to review and finalize contracts, ensuring adherence to legal requirements and Jabil's standards. • Develop and maintain a strong understanding of Jabil's IT landscape, business requirements, and strategic objectives.

🎯 Requirements

• Experienced IT Category Manager to strategically manage and optimize our IT procurement spend. • Developing category strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and driving cost savings while ensuring high-quality IT products and services.

🏖️ Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance plans • paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment • 4 weeks of paid parental leave • 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly • 401(k) retirement plan • employee stock purchase plan