Senior IT Category Manager

Category Management, Category Sourcing, Process Improvements, Procurement, Sourcing Strategies, Sourcing Techniques, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Vendor Compliance, Vendor Management, Vendor Negotiations, Vendor Relationship Management, Vendor Risk Management

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Experience sourcing and negotiating IT contracts including hardware, software, and services

Experience with telecom and networking contracts

At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets,  licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs.

*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.

$89,174.00 - $142,679.00

As the Senior Category Manager, you will lead sourcing and vendor governance activities for assigned IT categories, including hardware, software, and services.

This role focuses on reducing total cost of ownership through effective sourcing strategies, tools, and processes while mitigating risk through strong vendor governance.

You will partner with third-party vendors, business owners, and the Corporate Services Vendor Contracting team to prepare, analyze, and negotiate vendor contracts.

You will also support business owners across functional areas in vendor selection and ensure vendor obligations are documented in alignment with business requirements.

Establish sourcing strategies for an assigned category(ies) in conjunction with internal stakeholders and their associated business strategy.

This position will primarily focus on IT Hardware but will also be involved in sourcing Software and Services as appropriate.