Senior Category Manager - IT
Company: Align Technology, Inc.
Location: Campbell
Posted on: January 12, 2026
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Job Description:
This position is ideal for mid-level sourcing/procurement
professionals to join the Indirect Sourcing team as a Sr. Category
Manager – IT, leading RFPs and negotiating best in class terms for
SaaS, Hardware, and Telecom. You work within a growing global team
based out of San Jose, CA with peers and business partners globally
with key locations in North Carolina, Arizona, Switzerland, Poland,
and China. In concert with key business partners, you will promote
adoption of the procurement guidelines and ensure the proper
resources are engaged at the appropriate time. Expectations for
this role include creating and executing category strategies, with
the aim of increasing managed spend, driving incremental savings,
and managing sourcing events at a global level. You must be
comfortable working with and influencing senior executives both
internally and externally. Role expectations • Identify business
partner priorities and requirements • Shape category strategies in
alignment with the business partner priorities, requirements, and
company growth objectives • Manage business partner relationships •
Execute sourcing engagements • Collaborate with internal and
external stakeholders • Understand market trends and gather
insights • Manage key supplier relationships • Monitor supplier
spend and compliance to contract metrics • Continuously develop
yourself and coach others What were looking for • 6 years IT
Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, and/or Supplier Management
• Experience in the Medical Devices, Manufacturing, High Tech, or
Management Consulting industry a plus • Effective communication and
data interpretation skills • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced
environment • Comfort and experience in developing and defining
process, versus following process • To be a self-starter and
independent thinker • Experience with cross-functional teams •
Effective project and time management skills • Global experience a
plus
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