Category Manager II, III, Sr (IT Solutions)

Williams Companies
Houston
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Organizational skills","Interpersonal skills","Proactive approach","Conceptual and practical expertise","Safety priority"]

Develop and execute strategic category plans for IT-related spend, including software, hardware, cloud services, subscriptions, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and managed services. Lead supplier and market analysis, negotiations, and contract implementation while optimizing spend and improving supplier performance. Collaborate with IT leadership, Finance, Legal, Cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with organizational priorities and manage category structures, KPIs, and risk mitigation processes.

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Category Manager II, III, Sr (IT Solutions)

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Job Summary

Develop and execute strategic category plans for IT-related spend, including software, hardware, cloud services, subscriptions, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and managed services. Lead supplier and market analysis, negotiations, and contract implementation while optimizing spend and improving supplier performance. Collaborate with IT leadership, Finance, Legal, Cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with organizational priorities and manage category structures, KPIs, and risk mitigation processes.
Location: Houston
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and execute strategic category plans for technology-related spend areas such as software, hardware, cloud services, subscriptions, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and managed services.
  • •Lead supplier and market analysis, support negotiations, optimize spend, and manage supplier performance to improve value and reduce risk.
  • •Collaborate with business partners to develop comprehensive supplier and category strategies.
  • •Develop and lead cross-functional supplier qualification and management processes, including building KPIs for supplier performance reviews.
  • •Develop and maintain category and subcategory structures and negotiate and implement contract terms and conditions.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid LeaveParental LeaveHsaFsaLife InsuranceDisability CoverageEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a technology field, plus a minimum of 7 years’ experience managing a diversified supply chain environment.
  • •Demonstrated conceptual and practical expertise in category and supplier management.
  • •Experience working in a cross-functional environment.
  • •Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and PC skills.
  • •Preferred: ISM or APICS certification, plus a minimum of 9 years’ experience in a diversified supply chain environment.
Experience:7+ yearsSupply chainIT solutionsSupplier managementCross-functional
Education:Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or technology field
Skills:Organizational skillsInterpersonal skillsProactive approachConceptual and practical expertiseSafety priority
Certifications:Institute of Supplier Management (ISM)APICS
Tech Stack:Microsoft Office

Company Brief

Williams Companies
Operates as a major U.S. energy infrastructure company focused on natural gas gathering, processing, transportation, and storage. Its pipeline network and related assets help move energy from production regions to markets across the country.
Industry: Energy Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Tulsa, United States
Founded: 1908
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