ABOUT US:

Founded in 2005, 8am™ (formerly AffiniPay) is the professional business platform built to help legal, accounting, and other client-focused professionals run stronger, more profitable businesses. Today, more than 250,000 professionals across the U.S. trust 8am to help them work smarter, serve clients better, and unlock their full potential. We have been recognized as one of Inc 5000’s fastest growing companies in the U.S. for 13 years in a row, and as a result, our teams continue to grow as well!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for a Category Manager, Technology to support the sourcing and procurement of technology-related goods and services, reporting directly to the Director, Strategic Sourcing. This role will play a key part in shaping and executing sourcing strategies for IT categories including software, hardware, infrastructure, SaaS and IT services, with a focus on cost optimization, business objectives, risk mitigation, and vendor performance.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Develop and manage category strategies and sourcing plans for technology and IT contracts, including software, hardware, SaaS, and technology services.
• Lead RFx processes, vendor evaluations, and contract negotiations for IT spend.
• Partner with IT, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure end-to-end procurement activities align with business needs and compliance requirements.
• Assist in the consolidation of suppliers to unify IT solutions across the business, reduce fragmentation, and streamline vendor management.
• Conduct spend and market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and manage supplier risk.
• Maintain strong relationships with key technology suppliers and internal stakeholders to support vendor performance and innovation.
• Track and analyze market trends, technology innovations, and supplier landscape to inform sourcing strategies.
• Support contract lifecycle management, including renewals, license optimization, and service level monitoring.
• Maintain procurement records, contract documentation, and savings tracking for audit and reporting purposes.
• Track key procurement metrics, including savings, supplier performance, and compliance with sourcing policies.