WTW · 1 month ago
IT Software Category Manager
200 North Warner Road, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWTW is a global company specializing in risk management, insurance brokerage, and consulting services. They are seeking an IT Software Category Manager to own and develop category plans, lead sourcing projects, manage supplier risk, and engage with business stakeholders across various teams.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyInsuranceMedicalService Industry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own and develop the Finance and Analytics category plans for 6-12 months: size the opportunity, define value levers (cost, risk, performance), set KPIs, and maintain a visible, prioritized pipeline of sourcing events and renewals aligned to stakeholder goals and business objectives
Embed ESG/diversity considerations and standardized ways of working that align with Procurement’s operating model
Lead end‑to‑end sourcing projects or contract renewals in Ariba (RFI/RFP, evaluation, BAFO, award) and negotiate commercial/contractual terms in partnership with Business Stakeholders, Legal and Risk functions; ensure contract records are created/updated and stored within Ariba Contracts
Deliver measurable outcomes (TCO savings, cost avoidance, payment terms improvements, consolidation of suppliers/licences) and log benefits in the approved Ariba workflow
Champion data quality across sourcing projects, contracts and savings forms—owning taxonomy alignment, metadata completeness and timeliness (e.g., renewal dates, values, clauses). Use the latest upload templates and required fields; fix gaps rapidly to keep reporting dependable
Produce category MI from, SpendViz and Ariba to inform decisions (pipeline, cycle times, compliance, value delivery)
Initiate and coordinate SRM assessments and ongoing reviews (e.g., InfoSec, Privacy, BCM/Resilience) for material/critical suppliers; ensure Riskonnect/Ariba status and artefacts are up to date
Operate to the Procurement Policy and Source‑to‑Pay process—no supplier discussions or commitments outside approved Ariba pathways; ensure stakeholder are advised to raise PO’s and approvals follow policy thresholds
Act as trusted advisor to the Business Technology teams and adjacent technology stakeholders (Risk Analytics and Work & Rewards, Corporate Risk & Broking), align category plans with roadmaps and transformation priorities
Work seamlessly across UK/US/France & Mumbai teams; drive clarity on business requirements, evaluation criteria and decision governance
Qualification
Required
5+ years in IT Procurement / Category Management (IT Software/SaaS). Strong record leading multi‑stage sourcing and complex negotiations
Demonstrable a clear understanding of category planning capability (market analysis, segmentation, strategy, pipeline) and stakeholder management across business/technology and global time zones
Ideally to have hands‑on with Ariba Sourcing & Contracts (or equivalent S2P), or a commitment to learn and work within Ariba, with a clear data stewardship mindset—comfortable owning metadata, templates, and reporting to drive decisions
Solid understanding of supplier risk workflows and partnering with Legal, InfoSec, Privacy and BCM
Strategic and analytical thinker who converts insight into pragmatic commercial actions; excellent written and verbal communication, with a positive and 'can do' approach to their work
Benefits
Mental health/emotional wellbeing (including Employee Assistance Program)
Medical (including prescription drug coverage and fertility benefits)
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Commuter Accounts
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Company-paid life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
AD&D
Group accident
Group critical illness
Group legal
Identity theft protection
Wellbeing program
Adoption assistance
Surrogacy assistance
Auto/home insurance
Pet insurance
Paid Holidays
Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required)
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave)
Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible)
401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution
Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans’ eligibility requirements
Company
WTW
WTW is a global advisory and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.75B2025-12-15Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-02-28Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2021-09-30Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Andrew Krasner
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Finan
Senior Vice President / Cyber Tech E&O Insurance Broker
Recent News
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