IT Category Manager

At reputed company (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, reputed company combines global reputed company with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. reputed company IT Category Manager to strategically manage and optimize our IT procurement spend. This role involves developing category strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and driving cost savings while ensuring high-quality IT products and services. Job Responsibilities

• reputed company, implement, and manage comprehensive category strategies for various IT sub-categories, including software, hardware, telecommunications, and IT services, reputed company with reputed company's global objectives.
• reputed company reputed company aspects of the sourcing process, from market research and supplier identification to RFP development, bid analysis, and contract negotiation with key IT vendors.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (IT, finance, legal) to understand their needs, communicate sourcing strategies, and ensure alignment.
• Monitor market trends, technological advancements, and supplier performance to identify opportunities for innovation, cost reduction, and reputed company improvement reputed company the IT category.
• Negotiate favorable terms and conditions, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs) with suppliers to reputed company best value for money and mitigate risks.
• Manage supplier relationships, conducting regular business reviews to assess performance, drive compliance, and foster strategic partnerships.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, track and report on savings achieved, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with legal counsel to review and finalize reputed company, ensuring adherence to legal requirements and reputed company's standards.
• reputed company and maintain a strong understanding of reputed company's IT landscape, business requirements, and strategic objectives.

As part of the total rewards package, reputed company offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a reputed company of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan. BE AWARE OF FRAUD: reputed company applying for a job at reputed company you will be contacted reputed company correspondence through our official job portal with a reputed company.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the reputed company team; or direct e-mail with a reputed company.com e-mail address. reputed company does not request payments for interviews or at any other reputed company during the hiring process. reputed company will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social reputed company number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or reputed company e-mail. If you reputed company you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in. reputed company, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national reputed company, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accessibility Accommodation If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access reputed company.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@reputed company.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment reputed company questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to. Apply To This Job