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Sr. Manager, IT Category Management and Sourcing

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Marriott Bonvoy

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United States , Bethesda

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Salary:

100400.00 - 153300.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

Sr. Manager, IT Category Management and Sourcing is responsible for leading global IT category management and strategic sourcing initiatives within Marriott’s Global Procurement Department. This role focuses on developing and executing best-in-class sourcing strategies across IT hardware, software, cloud services, cybersecurity solutions, network infrastructure, telecom, digital platforms, and professional IT services. This leader will drive adherence to Marriott’s global procurement policies, technology procurement governance, and risk-management frameworks. The Director/Sr.Mgr will serve as a key escalation point for IT sourcing issues, deliver effective communication at all organizational levels (including executive leadership and CIO stakeholders), and lead cross-functional teams on complex IT procurement initiatives.

Job Responsibility:

  • Act as a strategic procurement partner for IT and Digital disciplines, advising on IT category management, sourcing strategy, technology risk, and compliance requirements
  • Develop and refine category strategies for key IT categories (software, cloud services, hardware, telecom, network services, cybersecurity, IT consulting)
  • Monitor IT demand patterns, spend analytics, technology cost benchmarks, industry trends, and vendor landscapes
  • Identify and implement strategies to mitigate IT supply-chain risks
  • Manage and optimize IT supplier relationships
  • Recommend new IT sourcing strategies, supplier partnerships, demand-management approaches, and process improvements
  • Lead end-to-end sourcing events for IT initiatives
  • Develop timelines and structure cross-functional IT and procurement teams
  • Use internal tracking tools and KPIs to monitor sourcing progress, competitive bidding, supplier performance, software license utilization, and contract compliance
  • Apply strong analytical and communication skills to evaluate complex IT proposals, score vendor responses, build detailed business cases, and present recommendations
  • Drive compliance with global IT procurement policies, cybersecurity and privacy standards, and supplier governance frameworks
  • Maintain consistent governance for IT supplier onboarding
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across IT, cybersecurity, finance, legal, and global operations
  • Support corporate sustainability, ethical sourcing, and supplier diversity goals within IT supply chains

Requirements:

  • BA/BS
  • 7+ years of procurement, IT sourcing, IT vendor management, or related business/legal experience
  • Deep technical knowledge of IT category management and strategic sourcing, ideally within the hospitality, lodging, or related global enterprise sector
  • Demonstrated ability to create strategy and implement change in a geographically dispersed, highly matrixed, IT-centric environment

Nice to have:

  • MBA or JD
  • IT procurement certifications (e.g., CPIM, CPSM, ITIL, or equivalent)
  • Experience managing cloud, SaaS, cybersecurity, telecom, or large enterprise IT complex sourcing programs
What we offer:
  • 401(k) plan
  • stock purchase plan
  • discounts at Marriott properties
  • commuter benefits
  • employee assistance plan
  • childcare discounts
  • medical, dental, vision coverage
  • health care flexible spending account
  • dependent care flexible spending account
  • life insurance
  • disability insurance
  • accident insurance
  • adoption expense reimbursements
  • paid parental leave
  • educational assistance
  • paid sick leave
  • PTO
  • minimum of 9 holidays annually

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 14, 2026

Expiration:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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