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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT - Category Leader - Expert - **Company:** Finezi Inc. - **Location:** Oakland, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $187,200.0 - $218,400.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Information Systems, Databases, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Teradata SQL - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8a132d347e1a8ea0 ## About the Role * Develops and manages one or more sourcing spend categories and manages on a dlegated portion of Tier 1 and 2 Software and hardware contracts. * Develops strategic category plans to optimize cost savings, service excellence, diversity spend and total cost of ownership for the categories. * Effectively influences LOBs, including senior leadership, to achieve understanding, acceptance, and commitment of sourcing strategies. Works with Line of Business (LOB) to develop, source and negotiate major contracts. * Plays a key role in Supplier Relationship Management / Scorecard process. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and (Technical) Competencies Desired: * Ability to analyze and combine information from different sources and use logic to reach appropriate conclusions as needed to perform at the job level * Ability to apply contract processes and procedures and relevant contracts and licensing - for example ESC, IBEW, tort, contract law - as needed to perform at the job level * Ability to work independently with limited oversight * Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products - for example Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access - as needed to perform at the job level * Competency in relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people * Competency in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives * Competency in building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals Education Minimum: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Education Desired: Master's Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience License/Certification Desired: * ISM-Institute for Supply Management CPSM-Certified Professional in Supply Management certification * LSS-Lean Six Sigma Certification Experience Minimum: Experience in supply chain, or related, 7 years Experience Desired * Experience in contract management * Experience in strategic sourcing, 8 years * Experience in procurement, or related, 8 years * Strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals * Knowledge of the technical/functional aspects of the trade, occupation, or role as needed to perform at the job level * Ability to apply project management theories, concepts, methods, best practices, and techniques as needed to perform at the job level * Knowledge of database and information systems - for example SCADA, EMS, OMT, OIS, SAP, ERP, COSO, Teradata, COBIT, Question Mark - as needed to perform at the job level' Appreciate on your prompt response. ## Description Top three qualifications or attributes HM will prioritize when reviewing initial resumes: * Experience in Category management for IT Sourcing. * Experience in Contract creation. * Experience with high dollar negotiations. * Conducts and documents market research and supplier risk analysis to verify the financial health of existing and potential suppliers * Creates and maintains category plans. * Develops and review performance data with suppliers. Works with suppliers to drive ongoing value discovery. * Develops and sustains mutually beneficial strategic relationships with tier 1 and 2 IT software and hardware suppliers. * Leads cross-functional team through strategic sourcing process and development/execution of negotiation strategies for mid-complexity spend categories * Leads the development of category strategies of medium complexity * Maintains awareness of industry and market trends through ongoing research * Subject matter expert for particular commodities or services ## Related Videos - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Delete the roles, deploy the skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2104-delete-the-roles-deploy-the-skills) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [The Intent Engineer: Closing the Gap Between Business & Engineering - Manuel Klein](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1855-the-intent-engineer-closing-the-gap-between-business-engineering-manuel-klein) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) ## Related Articles - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development)