Senior Category Manager - Technology (AI)

Senior Category Manager – Technology (IT / AI)
Are you ready to shape the future of technology procurement in a fast-evolving, AI-driven environment?
Do you thrive on influencing senior stakeholders and challenging the status quo?
Can you balance speed, innovation, and governance while delivering measurable business impact?
If so, this could be your next move.
We’re looking for a Senior Category Manager – Technology to play a pivotal role in transforming how we manage technology spend, suppliers, and partnerships across the enterprise. This is a high-impact, highly visible role where you’ll operate as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, driving strategic sourcing decisions across software, cloud, contingent workforce, and emerging AI solutions.

What You’ll Do
Develop and execute multi-year category strategies across technology, software, contingent workforce, and AI solutions

Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs), negotiations, and commercial structuring for complex technology deals

Partner closely with IT and business leaders to align sourcing with technology roadmaps, platform strategies, and AI adoption

Drive value optimisation, balancing cost, innovation, scalability, and risk in all technology investments

Deliver robust spend analysis, supplier benchmarking, and market insights to inform strategic decisions

Manage and optimise software licensing models and cloud consumption frameworks

Establish and lead supplier governance, including performance management, SLAs, and quarterly reviews

Influence senior stakeholders, challenging demand and shaping requirements to ensure commercial discipline

Support the responsible adoption of AI technologies across the organisation

Strengthen procurement maturity by introducing structured processes, frameworks, and governance in a fast-paced environment

Translate complex technical and financial data into clear, actionable insights for executive audiences

What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in technology category management or IT procurement within a services-led organisation

Strong track record of delivering complex sourcing initiatives and measurable business outcomes

Experience across key areas such as:
Software and SaaS

Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)

IT services and outsourced solutions

Contingent workforce procurement

Confidence in influencing senior stakeholders, including at executive or board level

Ability to operate autonomously while navigating complex, matrixed environments

Commercial expertise in negotiation, contract structuring, and supplier management

Strong analytical capability, including TCO modelling, spend analysis, and financial evaluation

Experience balancing speed vs governance, innovation vs control, and cost vs risk

Exposure to emerging technologies, including AI, is highly desirable

Professional procurement qualifications (e.g., CIPS) are advantageous

Why Join Us
Play a key role in shaping an evolving and high-growth technology and AI procurement landscape

Opportunity to build and influence an untapped IT supply chain with real strategic ownership

Work in a purpose-driven, globally recognised organisation with a strong culture and values

High visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and enterprise decision-making

Be part of a team driving transformation, innovation, and continuous improvement

Fully remote-first working model with flexibility and strong work-life balance

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

At CFA Institute, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring process. In compliance with wage transparency laws in many of the jurisdictions in which we recruit, we provide the following information regarding compensation for this position: Expected salary range: $130-177k per year. All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience, education, and other factors relevant to the position. Additional benefits include eligibility for an annual incentive bonus, a 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension plan, and a comprehensive medical benefits package.
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About CFA Institute
CFA Institute are the global leader in investment excellence and ethics. With nearly 200,000 charterholders across 160 markets, we drive professional growth, ethical behavior, and better markets. We care about our employees’ well-being, offering industry-leading benefits like:
Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family

Generous leave and time off

Competitive retirement plans

Flexible work options

Wellness, education, and support programs

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to click “Apply” and complete our three-minute application.

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