Category Manager, IT Hardware Compute, GPO
Chicago, IL, USA +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Location
- Chicago, IL, USA
Sunnyvale, CA, USA - Experience
- 7 years in sourcing, category management, or procurement; 4 years in logistics and supply chain.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Develop and execute IT compute procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and use data to improve sourcing outcomes and category value.
What you'll do
- Support category strategy development and execution; conduct sourcing, RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier evaluations.
- Build supplier relationships and analyze spending and market trends to identify value opportunities.
- Evaluate procurement data, prepare reports, and provide insights for decision-making and performance evaluation.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 years of experience in sourcing, category management, or procurement, focused on indirect spend categories, including IT-related categories.
- 4 years of experience in logistics and supply chain, working with distributors, resellers or OEMs.
- Experience with contracts, RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier evaluations in IT Hardware categories.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree or certifications in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Experience with KPIs and procurement data analysis; familiarity with AI engines and using AI tools to automate tasks and improve effectiveness.
Pay
$136000 - $196000 USD base salary
Tools
AI engines, AI tools
AI focus
Use AI tools to automate tasks and improve effectiveness.
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