Senior Manager, Technology Category Management

Cencora

. Define and manage category strategies, sourcing plans, pipeline priorities, annual category plans, and long-range strategies for assigned technology spend .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $94,500 - $148,060 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and category management for technology spend, with a strong focus on supplier performance, contract negotiation, and financial savings realization. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.

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Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementContract NegotiationSpend AnalyticsSupplier Performance Management

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Hard Skills

Category Strategy DevelopmentMarket AnalysisFinancial Risk ManagementData Privacy UnderstandingAdvanced Analytical Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInfluencing Senior StakeholdersTeam LeadershipCoaching Development

Tools & Technologies

AribaPower BIExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

CPSMCPPISM

Industry Keywords

Technology CategoriesHealthcarePharmaRegulated IndustryMA&D Sourcing Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and manage category strategies, sourcing plans, pipeline priorities, annual category plans, and long-range strategies for assigned technology spend
Identify productivity opportunities through spend, demand, and market analysis, including consolidation, demand management, renegotiation, rate and license optimization, and process improvement
Lead sourcing events, supplier evaluations, negotiations, award recommendations, and selected enterprise contracts end-to-end
Drive negotiated productivity realization, validate savings with Finance, ensure implementation and adoption, and track benefits to completion
Manage supplier performance, contract compliance, issue resolution, business reviews, SLAs, KPIs, financial and cyber risk, innovation, and sustainability commitments
Lead QBRs with strategic technology suppliers
Coordinate business, IT, Legal, Finance, Security, Sourcing, Corporate Program Managers, and regional stakeholders
Serve as primary contact with business, IT, and vendor leadership; provide status updates, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership
Manage category budgets, savings tracking, resource utilization, and short-term delivery plans
Maintain knowledge of market trends, emerging technologies, and vendor capabilities
Support MA&D and corporate initiatives, including due diligence, synergy identification, Day-1 readiness, vendor rationalization, and post-transaction integration or separation
Lead process improvements, onboarding, cross-training, local standardization, and updates to category policies, procedures, and playbooks
Oversee team performance across onshore and offshore locations; assign work, set goals, coach development, and support talent decisions
Drive scalable AI deployment, operational efficiency, cost-out strategies, and automated workflows in procurement
Support the Director in stakeholder engagement and relationship management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Technology or related field
7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management or procurement, with at least 5 years focused on technology categories
Experience in the assigned category (hardware/telecom/cloud, software or technology services) required
3+ years of experience leading or coaching team members
Demonstrated success negotiating complex, high-value technology contracts and delivering measurable savings
Strong understanding of technology commercial models, including licensing, subscription, consumption, SOW/T&M/fixed-price, and SLAs
Understanding of related risk, data privacy and security considerations
Advanced analytical skills
Proficiency with spend analytics and sourcing tools, such as Ariba, Power BI, and Excel
Excellent communication and executive presence
Proven ability to influence senior business and IT stakeholders
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Experience managing teams across multiple geographies preferred
Experience with MA&D sourcing support, and healthcare, pharma or other regulated industry, is a plus
Professional certification (CPSM, CPP, ISM or similar) a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision care
Backup dependent care
Adoption assistance
Infertility coverage
Family building support
Behavioral health solutions
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Training programs
Professional development resources
Mentorship programs
Employee resource groups
Volunteer activities