Okta
Category Manager (Technology Sourcing)
$92K–$142K
San Francisco, California +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA, United States - Experience
- 3–5 years.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
About the job
Leads technology sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and category management to optimize costs, mitigate risk, and meet business needs.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies; lead RFx events, supplier evaluations, and technology contract negotiations.
- Manage supplier relationships and performance, and identify cost optimization and risk mitigation opportunities.
- Analyze category spend and partner with business, Finance, Legal, Security, and Privacy stakeholders to ensure compliance.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in technology sourcing and procurement, including relevant category management, sourcing, vendor management, risk management, consulting, or procurement experience in a large global company environment.
- Strong understanding of technology contract law, commercial terms, and risk requirements.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, work independently, and travel as needed.
Nice to have
- CSCP, CPSM, or CPIM certification.
- Experience supporting M&A-related sourcing, including contract novation and consolidation; proficiency in Workday Strategic Sourcing (Scout), Coupa, or Ironclad is a strong plus.
Pay
$103,000 — $142,000 USD (annual base salary, San Francisco Bay Area); $92,000 — $126,500 USD (annual base salary, California excluding San Francisco Bay Area, Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington)
Tools
Software, Network, SaaS, IaaS, Telephony, AI, Workday Strategic Sourcing (Scout), Coupa
AI focus
Develop sourcing strategies for technology categories that include AI.
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