Gravity IT Resources
Information Technology Procurement
Gravity IT Resources, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
Overview
IT Procurement Category Leaders (Multiple Openings) with a focus on enterprise software and strategic sourcing. These roles will help drive a procurement transformation, moving from a reactive, transactional function to a forward-looking, strategic procurement organization. There are openings at various levels of seniority from Senior Category Leader (6+ years) to Principal Category Leader (10+ years) offering an opportunity to shape strategy, deliver measurable value, and work closely with IT and business stakeholders. Base pay
$145,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr Location
Oakland, CA (Hybrid) Work Type
Hybrid (Tuesday Thursday) Business Unit
Engineering, Planning & Strategy Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies for IT spend, with a focus on enterprise software, SaaS, cloud, and IT services. Partner with business stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals. Lead end-to-end sourcing processes including needs assessment, spend analysis, benchmarking, RFPs, contract negotiation, and vendor selection. Negotiate high-value, complex contracts with top-tier IT vendors (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Adobe). Manage contract governance and ensure compliance, renewals, and performance tracking. Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, and process improvement. Support supplier diversity, sustainability, and innovation initiatives. Act as a trusted advisor, providing market insights and best practices to senior leadership. Candidate Profile
Must-Have Qualifications Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience. 6+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, with at least 3 years focused on enterprise software/IT categories. Strong experience negotiating and managing contracts with major software vendors. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute category strategies (not just tactical sourcing). Proven success influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders. Excellent facilitation, communication, and negotiation skills. Desired Qualifications MBA or advanced degree. Experience in large, regulated, or highly structured organizations. Knowledge of SAP/SRM, Ariba, Coupa, or other procurement systems. Background in procurement transformation or building category management frameworks. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
General Business and Information Technology Industries
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IT Procurement Category Leaders (Multiple Openings) with a focus on enterprise software and strategic sourcing. These roles will help drive a procurement transformation, moving from a reactive, transactional function to a forward-looking, strategic procurement organization. There are openings at various levels of seniority from Senior Category Leader (6+ years) to Principal Category Leader (10+ years) offering an opportunity to shape strategy, deliver measurable value, and work closely with IT and business stakeholders. Base pay
$145,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr Location
Oakland, CA (Hybrid) Work Type
Hybrid (Tuesday Thursday) Business Unit
Engineering, Planning & Strategy Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies for IT spend, with a focus on enterprise software, SaaS, cloud, and IT services. Partner with business stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals. Lead end-to-end sourcing processes including needs assessment, spend analysis, benchmarking, RFPs, contract negotiation, and vendor selection. Negotiate high-value, complex contracts with top-tier IT vendors (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Adobe). Manage contract governance and ensure compliance, renewals, and performance tracking. Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, and process improvement. Support supplier diversity, sustainability, and innovation initiatives. Act as a trusted advisor, providing market insights and best practices to senior leadership. Candidate Profile
Must-Have Qualifications Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience. 6+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, with at least 3 years focused on enterprise software/IT categories. Strong experience negotiating and managing contracts with major software vendors. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute category strategies (not just tactical sourcing). Proven success influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders. Excellent facilitation, communication, and negotiation skills. Desired Qualifications MBA or advanced degree. Experience in large, regulated, or highly structured organizations. Knowledge of SAP/SRM, Ariba, Coupa, or other procurement systems. Background in procurement transformation or building category management frameworks. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
General Business and Information Technology Industries
Utilities
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