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Global Technology Category Manager – Software Security, IT Services
Itron, Inc.. Lead category strategy development for Software Security, Cybersecurity, IT Services, Cloud Solutions, and Technology Integration categories .
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic procurement and category management for enterprise technology, with a strong focus on software security, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions. Proven ability to lead complex negotiations, manage supplier relationships, and drive compliance and performance management initiatives.
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Strategic ProcurementCategory ManagementCybersecurity TechnologiesContract NegotiationSupplier Relationship Management
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Hard Skills
Software Security SourcingCloud Services ManagementRFx Process LeadershipSupplier EvaluationCost OptimizationRisk AssessmentPerformance ManagementData AnalysisDigital TransformationTechnology Integration
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationFacilitation SkillsInfluencing SkillsExecutive Presentation SkillsStakeholder Management
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointProcurement PlatformsERP Platforms
Industry Keywords
Enterprise TechnologyCybersecurityIT ServicesManaged ServicesComplianceGovernanceRisk ManagementSaaS SolutionsCloud SecuritySoftware Licensing
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudCyber SecurityERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead category strategy development for Software Security, Cybersecurity, IT Services, Cloud Solutions, and Technology Integration categories
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies supporting enterprise security, digital transformation, infrastructure modernization, and business-critical technology investments
- Manage the full supplier lifecycle, including RFx development, supplier identification, evaluation, negotiations, selection, contracting, implementation support, performance management, and supplier relationship management
- Serve as procurement lead for enterprise-wide software security, cybersecurity, and IT services initiatives
- Lead commercial negotiations with software security vendors, managed service providers, systems integrators, consulting firms, cloud providers, and technology partners
- Partner with Information Security, IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, Digital Transformation, Legal, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and business teams
- Evaluate software security platforms, cybersecurity tools, managed security services, identity and access management solutions, threat detection technologies, cloud security services, and technology integration capabilities
- Support procurement activities for enterprise applications, SaaS solutions, cloud platforms, security software, managed services, professional services, and systems implementation engagements
- Develop category plans, supplier segmentation strategies, cost optimization roadmaps, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Conduct supplier risk assessments, financial reviews, security due diligence, compliance evaluations, and business continuity reviews
- Drive supplier accountability through performance scorecards, governance frameworks, service level agreements, key performance indicators, and executive business reviews
- Analyze spend patterns, pricing models, technology consumption trends, software licensing structures, and supplier performance metrics
- Provide marketplace insights on cybersecurity technologies, software licensing trends, managed services models, cloud adoption strategies, and technology integration practices
- Prepare executive-level business cases, supplier recommendations, negotiation summaries, category updates, and strategic sourcing presentations
- Foster relationships with internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers
- Promote procurement governance, ethical sourcing, contract compliance, and continuous improvement
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in strategic procurement, category management, sourcing, supply chain, or vendor management with a focus on enterprise technology categories
- Demonstrated experience sourcing and managing software security, cybersecurity, cloud services, IT services, managed services, technology consulting, and systems integration providers
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity technologies, including identity and access management (IAM), cloud security, endpoint security, threat detection, vulnerability management, security operations, governance, risk and compliance, and managed security services
- Proven ability to lead complex RFx processes, supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and enterprise-level commercial engagements
- Experience negotiating enterprise software agreements, SaaS contracts, cloud subscriptions, managed service agreements, statements of work, licensing structures, and professional services engagements
- Knowledge of technology integration projects, enterprise architecture environments, software implementation programs, and digital transformation initiatives
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate supplier proposals, pricing structures, total cost of ownership models, cost drivers, and business cases
- Experience partnering effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders across Information Technology, Information Security, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Operations functions
- Excellent communication, facilitation, influencing, and executive presentation skills
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, agile environment while managing multiple strategic priorities
- Strong contract management and supplier governance experience, including service level agreements, performance management, risk mitigation, and compliance oversight
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and procurement or ERP platforms
- Master's degree, professional certifications, utilities or regulated-industry experience, software licensing expertise, cybersecurity sourcing experience, procure-to-pay platform familiarity, global sourcing experience, third-party risk management knowledge, and demonstrated strategic category management results are preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Financial programs
- Social programs
- Health and wellbeing programs
- Paid vacation
- 401k matching
- Employee stock purchase program
- Hybrid work schedule
- Competitive benefit package