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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