Experienced IT Category Manager to strategically manage and optimize our IT procurement spend. This role involves developing category strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and driving cost savings while ensuring high-quality IT products and services.
Job Responsibilities
* Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive category strategies for various IT sub-categories, including software, hardware, telecommunications, and IT services, aligned with Jabil's global objectives.
* Lead all aspects of the sourcing process, from market research and supplier identification to RFP development, bid analysis, and contract negotiation with key IT vendors.
* Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (IT, finance, legal) to understand their needs, communicate sourcing strategies, and ensure alignment.
* Monitor market trends, technological advancements, and supplier performance to identify opportunities for innovation, cost reduction, and continuous improvement within the IT category.
* Negotiate favorable terms and conditions, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs) with suppliers to achieve best value for money and mitigate risks.
* Manage supplier relationships, conducting regular business reviews to assess performance, drive compliance, and foster strategic partnerships.
* Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, track and report on savings achieved, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
* Collaborate with legal counsel to review and finalize contracts, ensuring adherence to legal requirements and Jabil's standards.
* Develop and maintain a strong understanding of Jabil's IT landscape, business requirements, and strategic objectives.
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Skills Required
- Experience in IT procurement and category management (software, hardware, telecommunications, IT services)
- Proven experience leading sourcing processes including RFP development, bid analysis, and supplier selection
- Strong contract negotiation skills, including negotiating pricing, terms, and SLAs
- Stakeholder management experience working with IT, finance, and legal teams
- Supplier relationship and performance management, including business reviews and compliance monitoring
- Ability to identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and track savings
- Familiarity with market trend analysis and technology landscape to inform sourcing strategy
Jabil Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Jabil and has not been reviewed or approved by Jabil.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HRA/HSA plan options appearing consistently across role materials. Wellbeing support is also included via EAP access and additional wellbeing-oriented time such as mental-health days in some U.S. postings.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which together strengthen long-term savings potential. Additional financial upside is supported in some roles through profit sharing and performance/quarterly bonus structures.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle add-ons extend beyond core insurance, including tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, pet insurance, adoption assistance, and employee assistance resources. Community-oriented benefits such as a paid Day of Service can add perceived non-cash value alongside standard rewards.
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