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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Category Manager - **Company:** American Red Cross - **Location:** Louisville, KY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, IT Management, Software Engineering, Information Technology, SAP Ariba, SAB - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17940775?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17940775%2FIt-Category-Manager-Kentucky-Louisville ## About the Role The IT Category Manager has both IT and Supply Management (SM) experience with skills required to find, engage, compete, and contract with service providers in the US and across the globe to meet a variety of demands. The IT Category Manager will have significant experience in supply management or IT business office roles, demonstrating expertise, the ability to manage IT suppliers, business clients, internal partners, and activities independently. The work location for this position is 100% virtual/work from home. While the position can be worked from anywhere in the United States, this position will work an East Coast schedule (8am - 5pm). Appearance on video is required on a daily and frequent basis for meetings., * Bachelor's degree in related disciplines such as Finance, Supply Management, Economics, Computer Science or Information Systems. * 7+ years of professional experience, to include Supply Management, Procurement, or IT Business Office roles responsible for IT supplier or category management. * Information Technology experience overseeing IT services and suppliers. * Strong working knowledge of the IT marketplace, terminology and industry norms. * Demonstrable experience with application development and managed services agreements and statements of work. * Adept negotiation skills in pay for performance and shared risk allocation in agreements. * Strong problem-solving, collaboration and influence skills. * Ability to lead cross-functional business meetings, develop and deliver clear presentations and communicate with stakeholders. * Solid business acumen coupled with understanding of business structures, processes, and information flow in an organization with multiple lines of business. * Use of common Supply Management tools for procure-to-pay and contract lifecycle management. WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications): * Combined experience in both Supply Management and IT professions. * Experience with major IT service providers and suppliers. * Experience authoring and contracting professional services statements of work. * Experience with Coupa P2P and / or Ironclad CLM. * Master's degree is preferred. Professional certification (e.g. C.P.M., CPSM, CIRM, CPIM, etc.) preferred. * Prior experience in nonprofit, humanitarian, or mission-driven organizations. *Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined (Certification cannot be substituted). Physical Requirements Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods of time. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions. ## Description Key Objectives for the IT Category Manager, The IT Category Manager will have a variety of accountabilities and responsibilities, some of which will be achieved through influence. Examples include: * Work with the Sr. Director and Director of IT Strategic Procurement to ensure demands and priorities are synchronized with expectations of IT, business client, and Supply Management leadership. * Be responsible for a portfolio of assigned suppliers to include associated agreements, renewals, and third-party risk management activities. * Manage a portfolio of assigned clients to understand procurement demands and timelines, develop relationships, and influence procurement strategies. * Lead, develop and implement category strategies to manage the assigned portfolios, control costs, and ensure continuity of supply. * Lead negotiation of supplier agreements and renewals in collaboration with internal partners from Office of the General Counsel, Risk Management, IT, and business clients. * Work with clients and suppliers to negotiate statements of work and ordering documents, adding value to support positive outcomes for project investments. * Assess, identify, and mitigate third-party agreement risk in collaboration with internal partners from the Office of the General Counsel, Risk Management, IT Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), and Information Security. * Work with the CIO, IT VP leaders, other business tech leaders and project teams to contribute to business cases, manage spend, and plan project procurement timelines. * Know and participate in Supply Management processes, to include Supplier Onboarding (SOBRA), Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Stakeholder Advisory Board (SAB), Risk Council, and P&L Improvement. * Perform the business of IT Strategic Procurement, communicating with leaders, contributing to team performance, emphasizing P&L improvement, and supporting diversity goals. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Scope: Individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge in specific area. Ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects. 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