Job Title: Category Leader (Technical/IT Services) Job Description The Category Leader is responsible for supporting the financial and operational performance within specific IT Categories, including managing a share of the $175M IT spend. This role involves negotiating XaaS, telecom, infrastructure, security, AI, and IT service agreements globally for all business units. The Category Leader will support the IT team in supplier selection, value analysis, and decision-making processes, serving as a liaison between legal, privacy, risk, IT, business stakeholders, and supplier partners. Responsibilities + Lead the development of Category Strategies, understanding the current market state and identifying gaps, issues, and challenges. + Proactively identify future opportunities to address cost and build a pipeline of value through various sourcing methods. + Support the execution of IT and business projects aimed at driving value to the organization. + Develop sourcing strategies for cross-functional RFx, supplier selection, proposal analysis, and contract negotiation. + Manage and defend against cost increases at contract renewal using various negotiation tactics. + Evaluate and support the addition of new providers, technology, and process improvements. + Support the management of existing vendor relationships and performance. + Interact with leaders and report on cost savings, risk mitigation, and project development. + Become an expert in procurement processes and develop key relationships with stakeholders, providing training and support. + Identify areas for improvement in procurement processes and propose changes. Essential Skills + Proficiency in contract management and understanding business and legal interpretations. + Ability to manage and lead the contract and sourcing process. + Collaboration skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with leadership. + Experience in negotiating hardware, software licensing, and services agreements. + Skilled in cost analysis with a focus on total cost of ownership and value delivered. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, IT, Business, or related field. + Minimum 5 years of IT and/or strategic purchasing experience. + Experience independently managing contracts and projects with $1-10M in annual spend. + Experience using supplier and contract management platforms like Jaggaer. Work Environment This role can be 100% remote, providing flexibility and the opportunity to work from anywhere. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.