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. Your role will involve working closely with internal business partners to align sourcing initiatives and activities with the business goals and objectives. Additionally, you will direct the sourcing team resources and engage key cross-functional stakeholders in executing category plans, including sourcing execution, contract negotiation, market intelligence, analytics, and supplier management. Key Responsibilities: - Develop short to mid-term (1-3 years) strategy of 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 continually update and execute against Category Plan - Set category strategies, goals, and KPIs to optimize spend, reduce risk, and improve supplier performance - Influence business partner strategy and decision-making through market intel 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 - Develop and implement supplier segmentation and supplier management strategies for key suppliers - Proactively identify industry insights and new supplier capabilities to leapfrog the competition, build supply chain resilience, and manage market and supplier risks Qualifications Required: - 10+ years of business experience in Sourcing/ IT category management/Procurement - 7+ years of sourcing experience - Bachelor's Degree - BA/BS - Master's Degree - MBA, JD, MS, ME Additional Details of the company: Lowes is a FORTUNE 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion. They operate over 1,700 home improvement stores and employ approximately 300,000 associates. Lowes is based in Mooresville, N.C., and supports communities through various programs focused on housing, community spaces, skilled trade experts, and disaster relief efforts. Visit Lowes.com for more information.,