Senior Digital Category Manager

About the role

Cabot Corporation is looking for a Global Category Manager, Digital & IT, to lead strategic sourcing and category management across its global technology spend, including software, cloud solutions, infrastructure, cybersecurity, telecommunications and IT services. The role partners with Digital & IT leaders, Finance, Legal and Procurement to build category strategies that drive value, manage risk and support digital transformation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category strategies aligned with business, technology and procurement priorities.
• Lead sourcing initiatives and commercial negotiations for software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity and technology services.
• Optimize costs, improve service levels and reduce risk through supplier partnerships and category management best practices.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and drive performance, innovation and sustainability.
• Partner with Digital & IT stakeholders to shape sourcing decisions and align with architecture, security and business requirements.
• Lead renewal planning, contract lifecycle management, supplier segmentation and supplier performance programs.
• Monitor market trends and emerging technologies, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and risk standards.
• Deliver results through cost savings, cost avoidance, contract optimization, supplier consolidation and value creation.
• Support procurement transformation through process improvement, digital tools, automation and data-driven decisions, and mentor team members.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Information Technology or a related field; a Master's is an advantage.
• Extensive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or category management, including Digital & IT categories.
• Proven track record leading complex sourcing projects and high-value supplier negotiations.
• Experience developing category strategies in a global organization and building credibility with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is a plus.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, infrastructure, telecommunications, cybersecurity and IT services procurement.
• Supplier performance management, contract management and risk mitigation.
• Proficiency with procurement systems, e-sourcing platforms and data analytics tools.
• Knowledge of sustainable sourcing and supplier risk management is an advantage.

What we offer

• Permanent contract, gross salary of 4,150 to 6,000 EUR.
• Health insurance from the first day of work, monthly allowance and yearly bonus.
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days on site and 2 days working from home.
• Competitive benefits package, vacation and open feedback culture.