Pacific Life · 9 hours ago
IT Sr Category Manager
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $165K/yr
10+ years expPacific Life is a company dedicated to providing for loved ones and planning rewarding retirements. The IT Sr. Category Manager will support strategic sourcing initiatives, manage vendor relationships, and drive procurement effectiveness through data analysis and innovation.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for software, cloud, SaaS/PaaS, AI, IT consulting, hardware, telecom, and networking categories
Conduct market research, benchmarking, and analysis to inform category strategies
Lead RFx initiatives and contract negotiations to maximize value, reduce costs, and mitigate risk
Redline contracts to ensure compliance with corporate policies and favorable terms
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and senior leadership
Partner with Vendor Management to define and monitor SLAs and KPIs
Drive alignment and compliance with category strategies across the organization
Lead cross-functional teams and projects as needed
Perform advanced quantitative analysis to assess financial impacts and category performance
Interpret complex data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize procurement processes
Develop models to improve cost efficiency and business outcomes
Champion the adoption of new technologies and best practices to enhance procurement effectiveness
Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and innovation
Ensure procurement activities comply with regulatory requirements and company policies
Manage international vendors and global sourcing initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
10+ years of hands-on Strategic Sourcing experience
Proven expertise in Category Management for software, cloud, AI, VAR management and IT Consulting, and related technologies
Experience with ERP, GRC and Procurement systems (e.g., Coupa, Archer, PeopleSoft)
Advanced proficiency in Excel; strong skills in PowerPoint and Word
Strong mathematical and analytical skills with attention to detail
Ability to work independently and solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communications skills
Demonstrated success in stakeholder management and vendor negotiations
Experience in risk management, compliance, and global strategic sourcing
Preferred
Procurement certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS)
Experience in emerging technologies such as RPA, AI, and blockchain
Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx)
Track record of managing large strategic technology vendors
Deep knowledge of RFx processes and contract lifecycle management
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation
Company
Pacific Life
Pacific Life Insurance is an insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.44B2025-09-03Debt Financing· $750M
2025-06-18Debt Financing· $688.57M
Leadership Team
Howard Hirakawa
Senior Vice President, Fund Advisor Operations
Joe Krum
Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Global Institutional Investment Group
Recent News
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