Category Manager IT Procurement

At Bose Corporation we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth — and for over 60 years we have been a company built on innovation excellence and independence. Privately owned fiercely customer-focused and driven by our values we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound. 

Today Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions we are shaping the future of audio technology automotive luxury and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation. 

Category Manager IT & Engineering Tools Procurement

Bose Corporation Atlanta GA (Hybrid)

About The Job

As the Category Manager for IT & Engineering Tools Procurement you will be responsible for defining and executing Bose’s global strategy for sourcing and managing technology investments across the IT and Engineering ecosystems. This role serves as a strategic business partner to the IT organization and Engineering IT ensuring that technology solutions and suppliers align with business goals deliver value and enable innovation.
 
You will drive the IT category strategy through proactive budget reviews strategic sourcing and close collaboration with IT leadership including the IT Directors CISO and CIO. Your leadership will shape how Bose selects negotiates and manages key suppliers supporting infrastructure cloud software and engineering platforms that power product development and enterprise operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead IT and Engineering technology sourcing strategies aligned with business security and financial objectives.
• Partner with IT business owners Finance and senior leadership to plan and review budgets identify cost optimization opportunities and ensure spend transparency.
• Develop and manage strategic relationships with vendors across software cloud hardware and managed services.
• Execute sourcing activities including RFI/RFP negotiations and contract management for complex IT agreements (SaaS IaaS PLM ERPs ITSM CAD/CAE managed services MSA SLA SOW).
• Ensure contracts meet Bose standards for risk data privacy and compliance.
• Monitor supplier performance and vendor lifecycle driving accountability through vendor governance KPIs and performance reviews.
• Stay informed on technology and market trends to inform sourcing decisions and identify innovation opportunities.
• Provide regular reporting on strategy execution savings and key performance indicators to senior IT leadership.

About You

• Proven leader in IT or Engineering procurement with experience managing enterprise technology categories.
• Strong understanding of Enterprise IT infrastructure cloud services cybersecurity and engineering tools ecosystems.
• Excellent negotiation financial analysis and stakeholder management skills with an understanding of licensing models cloud services and managed IT agreements
• Skilled at navigating complex stakeholder environments and translating technology roadmaps into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across IT Engineering Finance and Legal.
• 5+ years of relevant procurement experience; SAP Ariba or similar platform experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business Supply Chain or related field (MBA a plus).
• Familiarity with software asset management ITIL or vendor risk frameworks a plus.

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Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.

What We Do

At Bose Corporation we’re powered by our legendary brands — Bose McIntosh and Sonus faber — bringing together more than 175 years of combined technical expertise craftsmanship and artistry. Founded by Dr. Amar Bose our company is driven by purpose and devoted to advancing what’s possible in audio — creating transformative experiences in the home on the go and on the road.

Why Work With Us

At Bose Corp. we’re united by a simple belief: sound is the most powerful force on earth. It moves us focuses us connects us. It’s why we exist to invent—advancing science and art—to deliver transformative experiences. Join us to invent what’s next—and unleash the power of sound together. Let’s Make Waves.

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