Solenis · 4 hours ago
Global Category Manager, IT
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$122K/yr - $202K/yr
10+ years expSolenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions, and they are seeking a Global IT Category Leader. This role involves providing strategic leadership for the enterprise-wide IT category, shaping global sourcing direction, and acting as a senior business partner to IT and executive stakeholders to drive value creation and innovation.
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Responsibilities
Lead the global IT category strategy by setting the vision, governance framework, and operating model, while aligning with business and IT roadmaps and proactively adapting to market, technology, and supplier trends
Act as a strategic partner to the CIO, IT, and senior stakeholders, collaborating cross-functionally to influence demand and commercial decisions using data and market insight
Lead complex global sourcing and negotiations, designing innovative commercial models (e.g., SaaS, cloud, consumption- and outcome-based) and securing contracts that drive long-term value, flexibility, and scalability
Oversee global strategic supplier relationships and executive governance, collaborating with partners to drive innovation, co-development, and continuous improvement while building resilient, diverse supplier ecosystems
Deliver sustainable value through cost optimization, productivity, risk reduction, and innovation, collaborating with IT and the business to enable transformation and drive simplification and scalability
Proactively manage cyber, data, geopolitical, and supply risks while ensuring regulatory and policy compliance and embedding ESG, sustainability, and responsible sourcing into the IT category strategy
Lead with influence and expertise while collaborating across regions to mentor teams, role-model collaboration and integrity, and foster a culture of strategic thinking, continuous improvement, and innovation
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience in IT procurement, category leadership, or strategic sourcing
Deep understanding of IT markets including software, cloud, infrastructure, and services
Proven experience influencing senior executives and directing global, cross-functional initiatives
Strong commercial, negotiation, and analytical capabilities
Experience operating in complex, multinational organizations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
Company
Solenis
Solenis is a producer of specialty chemicals for industrial water treatment operations.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-07-06Acquired
Leadership Team
John Panichella
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