Senior Manager Category - IT (Sourcing/ Spend analytics)

Role Overview: You will be responsible for leading the planning, development, and execution of category plan strategies for the Tech portfolio (Software, Hardware, cloud computing, and Telecom) of Lowe's indirect spend. This role involves working closely with internal business partners to align sourcing initiatives with business goals. Additionally, you will direct sourcing team resources and engage key cross-functional stakeholders in executing category plans including sourcing, contract negotiation, market intelligence, analytics, and supplier management. Key Responsibilities: - Develop short to mid-term (1-3 years) strategy for overall Category Plans - Build and maintain key relationships with internal business customers, legal, and finance partners at the director level - Direct and assign sourcing resources to update and execute against Category Plan continually - Set category strategies, goals, and KPIs to optimize spend, reduce risk, and improve supplier performance - Influence business partner strategy and decision-making through market intelligence and data insights - Provide leadership, coaching, training, and development of sourcing professionals - Create consistent sourcing and RFP standards for outcomes and deliverables across the business teams - Drive ongoing review of Spend Under Management to maximize sourcing impact on the business - Develop and present impactful presentations influencing business strategies and decision-making - Implement supplier segmentation and supplier management strategies for key suppliers - Proactively identify industry insights and new supplier capabilities to stay ahead of the competition, build supply chain resilience, and manage market and supplier risks Qualification Required: - Bachelor's Degree - BA/BS - Master's Degree - MBA, JD, MS, ME Additional Company Details: Lowes is a FORTUNE 100 home improvement company operating over 1,700 stores in the United States with total sales exceeding $83 billion. The company supports communities through various programs focused on housing, community improvements, skilled trade development, and disaster relief. For more information, you can visit Lowes.com.,