Global Category Manager, Information Technology (Hybrid)

Job overview

The Global Category Manager, Information Technology works in a hybrid arrangement, with on-site attendance at the company location closest to the selected candidate’s residence. The listing identifies Union, NJ, and the role is advertised across multiple locations. Compensation is $120,000–$150,000 per year. The role supports BASF ECMS’s global operations and sustainability commitments. The manager develops and implements global sourcing strategies for IT spend, leading supplier selection, negotiations, governance, and cross-functional initiatives. By managing supplier performance, risk, cost, and continuity, the role helps deliver business value and reliable operations across the company.

What you'll do

• Develop and improve global IT category strategies
• analyze markets and risks
• lead supplier selection, complex projects, requests for proposals, and contract negotiations
• drive standardization, supplier rationalization, localization, dual sourcing, and continuity initiatives
• manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, KPIs, service-level agreements, and governance
• coach and guide Indirect Buyers
• ensure contracts meet legal, commercial, and compliance standards
• use procurement and ERP systems including SAP
• maintain expertise in IT markets, licensing, AI solutions, cloud, telecommunications, hardware, infrastructure, and IT services.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

global category manager

information technology

strategic sourcing

supplier management

contract negotiations

category strategy

it procurement

sap

hybrid arrangement

union nj

basf ecms

$120k–$150k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible work arrangements, retirement benefits with company contributions, medical and dental plans, disability and life insurance, wellness programs, parental leave and family reimbursements, mentoring and development, employee discounts, and pet insurance.

Why this role

Hybrid arrangement; one candidate will be selected and assigned to the company location closest to their residence. Benefits listed include flexible work arrangements, retirement contributions, medical and dental plans, disability and life insurance, wellness programs, parental and family support, mentoring and development, employee discounts, and pet insurance.

About the employer

ECMS - BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions Division is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing. Sector: 32.