Symetra · 1 day ago
IT Category Manager – Remote
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$103K/yr - $172K/yr
5+ years expSymetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals. In this role, you will lead sourcing and procurement for IT categories, negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and drive sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and performance.
Financial ServicesHealth InsuranceInsuranceLife Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Negotiate and draft complex contracts, amendments, and SOWs
Partner with stakeholders and legal teams to ensure compliance and risk management
Lead RFx processes, market analysis, and supplier evaluations
Develop sourcing strategies and maintain vendor performance metrics
Improve processes to strengthen vendor management capabilities
Handle renewals, renegotiations, and procurement of IT tools and services
Qualification
Required
High school diploma required
5+ years of relevant experience in IT sourcing and vendor management required
Strong project management and communication skills
Skilled negotiator with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strategic thinker who influences and mentors others
Excellent at relationship building and driving consensus
Collaborative, adaptable, and effective in complex environments
Excels at organization and applies high attention to detail
Preferred
bachelor's degree
Certifications or designations relevant to the field highly preferred (CPM, CSMP, CSM, PMP, Six Sigma)
Benefits
Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
Company
Symetra
Symetra is a financial service company that provides retirement, employee benefits, group life, and disability insurance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2015-08-11Acquired
2010-01-22IPO
2004-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
David Goldstein
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
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Mike DiGioia
Vice President, Communications
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