The posting
The Procurement role of IT Category Management, Director who will drive high-impact technology sourcing strategies enterprise-wide for stakeholders — delivering measurable enterprise value by leading strategic sourcing and contract negotiations with key IT suppliers.
Reporting to the Head of Global Procurement, a successful candidate will have experience in best-practice procurement methods and business processes; deep knowledge of IT markets, software licensing, cloud, and technology vendor landscapes; deep data-driven analytical skills; and demonstrated success at building consensus, navigating through ambiguity, and developing deep relationships across Technology, Information Security, and other disparate stakeholder groups.
Responsibilities
- Own category strategy and contract negotiations across IT categories of spend: AI, Software and SaaS, Cloud and Infrastructure, Hardware and End-User Computing, Telecommunications and Network, Cybersecurity, and IT Professional and Managed Services.
- Design data-driven sourcing strategies that effectively address stakeholder objectives while balancing cost, speed, quality, and innovation.
- Lead supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract management (end to end) ensuring best-in-class procurement practices.
- Negotiate complex, global technology agreements (enterprise software licensing, SaaS subscriptions, cloud consumption commitments, and managed services) focused on total value, negotiated savings (budgetary and avoidance), and market-reasonable terms.
- Use analytics and automation to enhance visibility and decision speed.
- Prepare RFQs, RFPs, bid documents, analyze and evaluate proposals, and administer the evaluation process.
- Serve as trusted commercial advisor to senior leaders across Technology, Information Security, Finance, and Legal.
- Align sourcing strategies to enterprise goals for growth and margin.
- Manage and develop organizational and team member capabilities, particularly in category management and strategic sourcing processes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve process issues impacting internal stakeholders.
- Define and implement process improvements that increase engagement, reduce cycle time and deliver efficiency gains, while ensuring compliance with policies and mitigating supplier risk.
- Manage and optimize strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation and accountability.
- Lead a high-performing team recognized for innovation and commercial excellence.
- Provide thought leadership from an IT category management and sourcing perspective and work with Technology partners to develop new and creative strategies, including vendor consolidation, rationalization, and technology roadmap alignment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required. MBA or JD preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive strategic sourcing or commercial leadership experience leading IT / Technology spend categories; 8+ years of team leadership experience.
- Strong negotiation experience (Master Agreements, Statements of Work, Software License and Cloud Agreements, Order Forms, Change Orders, etc.) and demonstrated organizational and project management skills.
- Success in large-scale enterprise initiatives and demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing at a global scale and within a fast paced, and dynamic organization is required.
- Outstanding ability to collaborate with business partners and teams in defining and implementing category strategies at scale.
- Working knowledge of IT markets and technology vendor ecosystems, including software licensing models, cloud consumption and cost optimization, and information security and data privacy considerations in supplier contracts.
- Solid leadership skills and demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, develop and retain outstanding strategic sourcing teams.
- Strong financial acumen and complex negotiation experience.
- Excellent executive communication and stakeholder influencing skills.
Compensation and Benefits
At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That’s why we champion your wellness through a wide range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:
- Financial Health 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary Stock Ownership Potential Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
- Physical Health Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
- Emotional Health Trust-Based Time Off 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave Adoption Assistance Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses Tuition Reimbursement
- Social Health Charitable Matching Gifts program Dollars for Doers volunteer program Paid volunteering days 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
Total Cash Compensation Range
$165,875.00-254,341.66
Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive
Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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