IT Category Manager

Job overview

The IT Category Manager role is hybrid, based in either the Northbrook or Chicago, IL office, with three office days stated. Compensation is up to $81 per hour (W-2). The role leads strategic sourcing for enterprise technology. The manager oversees technology procurement across software, hardware, communications platforms, managed services, and IT professional services. The work supports business requirements through sourcing strategy, supplier relationships, negotiations, contract execution, and policy adherence.

What you'll do

• Lead the global technology procurement portfolio
• manage sourcing processes from RFx through negotiation and legal agreement execution
• support governance approvals and business cases
• develop supplier relationships and manage supplier selection and review
• rationalize suppliers and consolidate buying power
• partner with business, IT, Finance, Legal, and Cybersecurity stakeholders
• lead sourcing initiatives and process improvements
• enforce global sourcing policy.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

it category manager

hybrid

chicago il

northbrook il

enterprise technology

strategic sourcing

software procurement

hardware procurement

saas negotiations

supplier management

rfx

it professional services

up to $81 per hour

w-2

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role is hybrid with three office days and offers compensation up to $81 per hour on W-2.

About the employer

Cypress HCM is hiring for this role. Industry: Office Administrative Services. Sector: 56.