Category Manager Job at Acro Service Corp, Houston, TX

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  • Acro Service Corp
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Job Title: IT Category Manager

Duration: 8 months (Possibility of Extension)

Location: Denver, CO or TX-Houston (Hybrid)

Pay: $55-60/hr on W2 without any benefits/holiday/vacation

**Looking for Local US Citizen**

** IT Category manager towards cloud-based solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) or AWS or Ariba**

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This role reports to the bpx Lead Category Manager for Indirect and will support Technology Category Management for bpx. Specific categories supporting may include software, hardware, services (onshore, nearshore and offshore), networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), data science, internet of things (IoT), IT governance, telecommunications, databases and data warehouses, etc. Provide analytical and tactical support to the Indirect Technology Category Team to support the execution of category strategies. Responsible for supporting the category management team and execution of strategies for assigned categories. Ensures deployment and execution of common systems and processes for supply chain activities in designated categories in operations. Establishes and manages local supplier relationships and contract compliance.

Category Manager to lead the Technology procurement category . This role requires end-to-end category ownership with a strong emphasis on strategic sourcing, stakeholder engagement, and value realization. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of developing and executing category strategies in the IT space , including cloud services, SaaS, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies for Technology spend areas (e.g., cloud, software, hardware, IT services).
  • Lead end-to-end procurement processes including strategic sourcing, negotiations, contracting, and supplier management.
  • Continuously assess market trends and supplier capabilities to identify new opportunities for cost savings and innovation.
  • Build business cases and present strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Act as the primary liaison with Technology vendors, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and service level agreements.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Category Management with a focus on Technology procurement .
  • Demonstrated ability to create and implement category strategies, not just manage transactions or catalogs.
  • Experience with cloud-hosted software , SaaS, and AI technologies .
  • Strong contract negotiation and vendor management skills .
  • Ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with sourcing tools such as Ariba or similar platforms, but with a strategic rather than purely transactional focus.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, IT, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPSM) preferred.

Thank You!

Job Tags

Holiday work, Contract work, Local area, Offshore,

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