Senior Category Manager, IT Software – Hardware

Waymo

. Develop and execute procurement strategy for Corporate IT, including SaaS, Hardware, and Telecom .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $190,000 - $234,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in strategic procurement for IT, focusing on SaaS licensing models, contract negotiation, and vendor management. Proven ability to optimize procurement strategies while ensuring compliance and competitive pricing.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic Procurement ExperienceSaaS Licensing ModelsContract NegotiationFinancial AcumenCloud Infrastructure Familiarity

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Hard Skills

SaaS LicensingContract DraftingNegotiationTCO AnalysisHardware Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipAdvisory SkillsMulti-tasking

Tools & Technologies

Ariba P2PE-sourcing ToolsSpend Analysis Tools

Industry Keywords

IT ProcurementSoftware SourcingValue-Added ResellerComplianceFinOps Principles

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute procurement strategy for Corporate IT, including SaaS, Hardware, and Telecom
Manage a high-volume pipeline of software renewals
Lead negotiations for mission-critical SaaS platforms
Structure and negotiate Statements of Work for IT Professional Services and Systems Integrators
Optimize Value-Added Reseller relationships for end-user compute and peripherals
Ensure competitive pricing and fulfillment logistics for a growing workforce
Advise the CIO, IT Operations, and Security leadership
Lead make-versus-buy analyses and influence technical requirements
Partner with Legal on privacy and security compliance for software and hardware agreements

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of strategic procurement experience, with at least 4+ years dedicated to IT, Software, or Technology sourcing
Deep expertise in SaaS licensing models, including consumption-based, per-seat, and enterprise agreements
Experience negotiating with Tier 1 software publishers
Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including MSAs, EULAs, DPAs, and Professional Services SOWs
Experience managing Hardware lifecycles and negotiating with large VARs or OEMs
Strong financial acumen and ability to present TCO analysis to Finance and Engineering leadership
Ability to manage multiple concurrent high-priority renewals and sourcing events
Familiarity with Cloud Infrastructure spend, AWS, GCP, and FinOps principles
Experience using Ariba P2P, e-sourcing, and spend analysis tools
Remote work limited to specified US locations
Ability to travel up to 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus program
Equity incentive plan
Generous Company benefits program
Remote work arrangement
Up to 10% travel requirement