Technology and Data Senior Category Manager

“I can be myself at work.”

You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace.  

We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community. 

“I can influence my income.” 

You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses. 

“I can lead a full life.” 

You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you’re raising a family, you’re passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we’ll give you the resources that can set you up for success. 

• Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options 

• Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love 

• Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones 

“I can succeed as a Senior Manager, Category Management”

As a Senior Manager, Category Management, you will lead the Enterprise Aligned Technology Category Management team within the Enterprise Sourcing Office (ESO), overseeing global enterprise sourcing strategies across a broad portfolio that includes Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Services, Enterprise Software, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Networking, Hardware, and Technology Services.

You will partner with senior Technology, Data, Finance, Risk, and business leaders to develop category strategies that optimize technology investments, manage risk, accelerate innovation, and deliver long-term business value. Leveraging your expertise in technology markets, cloud services, software licensing, cybersecurity, and AI ecosystems, you will lead complex sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and strategic supplier relationships across Capital Group's technology spend portfolio.

You will also lead and develop a growing team of category management professionals and managers, helping shape the future of the organization while driving sourcing excellence, supplier governance, and category management best practices. As a key leader within the Enterprise Sourcing Office transformation, you will influence executive stakeholders, build organizational capabilities, and help create a more strategic, business-focused sourcing function.

Please note, this role does require you to work in office, Monday - Thursday with the flexibility to work from home on Friday.

“I am the person Capital Group is looking for.”

• You have 10+ years of experience in technology sourcing, category management, procurement, supplier management, or a related commercial discipline, with 12+ years preferred.
• You have experience managing complex technology categories, including AI, cloud services, enterprise software, cybersecurity, infrastructure, networking, hardware, and technology services.
• You have successfully developed and executed sourcing and category strategies that align with business and technology priorities.
• You have deep knowledge of technology supplier markets, cloud economics, software licensing models, cybersecurity solutions, and emerging AI technologies.
• You have led complex negotiations and supplier relationships with significant business and financial impact.
• You have a minimum of 3-5 years of people leadership experience, including coaching, developing, and leading high-performing teams.
• You have experience leading managers and supporting organizations through periods of growth, change, and transformation.
• You are highly skilled at influencing senior leaders and building trusted relationships across Technology, Finance, Risk, Legal, and business teams.
• You are comfortable navigating competing priorities, delivering difficult recommendations, and driving alignment without formal authority.
• You have strong commercial, analytical, and problem-solving skills and can translate market insights into strategic business decisions.
• You are an effective communicator who can present complex technology and sourcing concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• You are a strategic thinker who combines business partnership, category expertise, and people leadership to create lasting enterprise value.
• You have a bachelor's degree; an advanced degree or relevant sourcing certifications are a plus.

“I can apply in less than 4 minutes.”  

You’ve reviewed this job posting and you’re ready to start the candidate journey with us. Apply now to move to the next step in our recruiting process. If this role isn’t what you’re looking for, check out our other opportunities and join our talent community.  

“I can learn more about Capital Group.”  

At Capital Group, the success of the people who invest with us depends on the people in whom we invest. That’s why we offer a culture, compensation and opportunities that empower our associates to build successful and prosperous careers. Through nine decades, our goal has been to improve people’s lives through successful investing. We know that our history is a testament to the strength of the people we hire. More than 9,000 associates in 30+ offices around the world help our clients and each other grow and thrive every day. Find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Glassdoor.‎ 

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In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital’s annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.

You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here.

* Temporary positions in the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.