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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Category Manager, IT & Digitalization - **Company:** Trans-Global Solutions, Inc. - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Security, Microsoft Software, Web Platforms, Google Cloud, Information Technology - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6fe262f20e9fd0e4 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Vendor risk management?, * Proven experience negotiating enterprise IT, cloud, or software agreements >$3M. * Strong understanding of cloud commercial and licensing economics (hyperscalers and Tier-1 software vendors). * Strong commercial and contractual understanding (SaaS agreements, licensing models, cloud contracts, consulting agreements). * Ability to establish and execute strategic plans to use strategic procurement as company leverage. * Proven ability to manage change with personal commitment and drive. * Analytical mindset with the ability to build business cases and quantify opportunities. * Clear communication with external and internal stakeholders * Experience leading RFx processes and negotiations with international suppliers. * Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence senior leaders. * High integrity and compliance focus. * Comfortably working independently in a global organization. ## Description TGS provides scientific data and intelligence to the global energy sector, enabling energy for all by unlocking vital, data-driven solutions and knowledge. Through an extensive and diverse energy data library, advanced analytics, cloud-based applications, and specialized services, we work in a way that is Passionate, Results-Driven, Collaborative, and Responsible. Purpose & Scope * Responsible for optimizing global external spend through the planning and execution of strategic procurement and sourcing processes within the IT, cloud, and software space. * Analyze, plan, execute, and follow up on tender and renegotiation activities. * Leverage supplier base through Supplier relationship and contract management. * Drive cost optimization within the category. * Act as the strategic commercial owner and bridge between sourcing and procurement for large-scale IT, cloud, and software agreements, ensuring alignment between technical architecture decisions, financial commitments, and enterprise risk., * Develop and execute category strategies for IT & Digitalization (software, SaaS, cloud, hardware, IT services, consulting, cybersecurity, digital platforms). * Lead end-to-end sourcing processes (market analysis, RFx, negotiations, contract award, implementation). * Strategic IT & Cloud Commercial Ownership. * Establish and manage global framework agreements to ensure standardization, compliance, and scalability. * Drive cost savings and value creation through negotiations, benchmarking, and demand management. * Own supplier relationship management (SRM), including performance reviews, KPIs, and continuous improvement plans. * Lead executive briefings on major IT & Digitalization contracts, preparing business cases, summarizing negotiation scenarios, and recommending the optimal path forward. * Partner with EIT leadership, Finance, and Legal to govern large deal approvals, financial exposure, and vendor lock-in risk. * Support IT and business stakeholders in shaping sourcing strategies for new digital initiatives and projects. * Manage procurement-related risk topics including data security, supplier resilience, compliance, and sustainability. * Maintain a strong pipeline of sourcing opportunities and report progress, savings, and key risks to management. * Own and lead commercial negotiations with AWS, GCP, Azure, and Microsoft for multi-million-dollar agreements ($3M+). * Act as the commercial gatekeeper for large IT and digital initiatives, challenging demand assumptions and architecture-driven cost decisions. ## Related Videos - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Project Fugu: Extending the web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/832-project-fugu-extending-the-web) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [Cloud Run- the rise of serverless and containerization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/106-cloud-run-the-rise-of-serverless-and-containerization) - [ZEISS & Microsoft - Building the Next Generation Medical Ecosystem in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/424-zeiss-microsoft-building-the-next-generation-medical-ecosystem-in-the-cloud) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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