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H2O America is actively seeking talented, driven and effective applicants for the position of IT Procurement Category Manager to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
H2O America is the parent organization of the following subsidiary companies: San Jose Water, Connecticut Water, Maine Water, and Texas Water. We sustain life by delivering high-quality water and exceptional service while investing in the health and vitality of the communities we serve.
Position Summary
H2O America is seeking an experienced IT Procurement Category Manager, to lead strategic sourcing and category management activities for enterprise technology products and services. This position will serve as Procurement's primary commercial partner for assigned technology categories, including software and SaaS, computer hardware and end-user devices, cellular and mobile services, telecommunications, cybersecurity products and services, cloud and hosted services, technology maintenance and support contracts, and related professional services such as advisory, program/program management and system integration.
The IT Category Manager will have end-to-end responsibility for assigned categories, including participating in category strategy, and leading competitive sourcing, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contract lifecycle support, supplier performance, cost optimization, risk management, and delivery of sustainable value. The role will also lead or support other Company-directed strategic sourcing and RFP events as business needs arise.
The successful candidate will combine strong procurement and negotiation skills with sufficient technology acumen to work effectively with Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Finance, Legal, Shared Services, and business stakeholders across H2O America.
About H2O America
H2O America is a national investor-owned network of local water and wastewater utilities united by one purpose: delivering clean, high-quality water to the communities we serve. H2O America serves more than 1.6 million people through local utilities in California, Connecticut, Maine, and Texas. Together, we protect what is precious while investing in resilient infrastructure, operational excellence, and the communities we call home.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Category Management and Strategy
- Develop, maintain, and execute category strategies for assigned IT and Shared Services spend.
- Manage categories that may include enterprise software and SaaS, computer hardware and end-user devices, cellular and mobile services, telecommunications, cybersecurity products and services, cloud and hosted services, technology maintenance and support contracts, and related professional services such as advisory, program/program management and system integration.
- Analyze spend, demand, supplier performance, contracts, and market conditions to identify sourcing and value-improvement opportunities.
- Participate in Development of multi-year category and sourcing roadmaps aligned with business requirements and technology priorities.
- Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, standardization, competitive sourcing, demand management, and total-cost-of-ownership improvement.
- Maintain visibility into contract expirations, renewals, and upcoming sourcing requirements.
Strategic Sourcing and RFP Execution
- Lead sourcing initiatives from requirements development through supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and implementation.
- Develop and execute RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs for assigned categories and Company-directed sourcing initiatives.
- Partner with stakeholders to develop business requirements, statements of work, evaluation criteria, pricing schedules, and sourcing strategies.
- Conduct supply-market research, identify qualified suppliers, and manage bidder communications and commercial clarifications.
- Develop bid analyses, pricing comparisons, total-cost-of-ownership models, and supplier recommendations.
- Develop and execute negotiation strategies addressing pricing, commercial terms, service levels, implementation commitments, renewals, and other business requirements.
- Maintain complete sourcing documentation supporting competitive procurement and supplier-selection decisions.
Supplier and Contract Management
- Serve as Procurement’s primary commercial relationship owner for strategic IT related suppliers within assigned categories.
- Build productive supplier relationships while maintaining appropriate commercial discipline.
- Monitor supplier performance, service levels, contractual commitments, and commercial outcomes.
- Establish appropriate supplier scorecards, performance metrics, and business-review cadences.
- Coordinate contract renewal, re-sourcing, and supplier-transition activities.
- Identify and escalate supplier, commercial, operational, and continuity risks.
- Partner with Legal, Cybersecurity, IT, and business stakeholders on supplier agreements, onboarding, and third-party risk requirements.
Financial Analysis and Value Delivery
- Analyze spend, supplier pricing, contracts, and demand data to develop fact-based sourcing strategies.
- Establish sourcing baselines and identify savings, cost-avoidance, and cost-optimization opportunities.
- Evaluate supplier proposals using total-cost-of-ownership and other appropriate financial methodologies.
- Partner with Finance to document and track sourcing benefits.
- Monitor contract utilization, commercial compliance, and potential value leakage.
- Develop category reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics.
Stakeholder Partnership and Governance
- Build effective working relationships with Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Finance, Legal, Shared Services, Accounting, and operating-company stakeholders.
- Translate technical and business requirements into effective sourcing strategies and lead cross-functional sourcing teams.
- Provide commercial insight and constructively challenge requirements when alternatives may improve value, competition, or risk.
- Present sourcing recommendations, business cases, and commercial analyses clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
- Balance enterprise leverage and standardization with legitimate operational requirements.
- Conduct sourcing activities in accordance with applicable H2O America policies, approval processes, and standards for fair and equitable supplier competition.
- Maintain clear sourcing documentation and appropriate audit trails.
Qualifications:
OU.QUALIFICATIONS
Location:
This role may report out of any of our subsidiary locations:
Mangolia, Texas
New Braunfels, Texas
Cromwell, CT,
San Jose, CA
Saco, ME
Salary:
New England: $103,000 - $142,000
California: $126,000 - $139,000
EEO Statement
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
H2O America is actively seeking talented, driven and effective applicants for the position of IT Procurement Category Manager to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
H2O America is the parent organization of the following subsidiary companies: San Jose Water, Connecticut Water, Maine Water, and Texas Water. We sustain life by delivering high-quality water and exceptional service while investing in the health and vitality of the communities we serve.
Position Summary
H2O America is seeking an experienced IT Procurement Category Manager, to lead strategic sourcing and category management activities for enterprise technology products and services. This position will serve as Procurement's primary commercial partner for assigned technology categories, including software and SaaS, computer hardware and end-user devices, cellular and mobile services, telecommunications, cybersecurity products and services, cloud and hosted services, technology maintenance and support contracts, and related professional services such as advisory, program/program management and system integration.
The IT Category Manager will have end-to-end responsibility for assigned categories, including participating in category strategy, and leading competitive sourcing, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contract lifecycle support, supplier performance, cost optimization, risk management, and delivery of sustainable value. The role will also lead or support other Company-directed strategic sourcing and RFP events as business needs arise.
The successful candidate will combine strong procurement and negotiation skills with sufficient technology acumen to work effectively with Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Finance, Legal, Shared Services, and business stakeholders across H2O America.
About H2O America
H2O America is a national investor-owned network of local water and wastewater utilities united by one purpose: delivering clean, high-quality water to the communities we serve. H2O America serves more than 1.6 million people through local utilities in California, Connecticut, Maine, and Texas. Together, we protect what is precious while investing in resilient infrastructure, operational excellence, and the communities we call home.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Category Management and Strategy
- Develop, maintain, and execute category strategies for assigned IT and Shared Services spend.
- Manage categories that may include enterprise software and SaaS, computer hardware and end-user devices, cellular and mobile services, telecommunications, cybersecurity products and services, cloud and hosted services, technology maintenance and support contracts, and related professional services such as advisory, program/program management and system integration.
- Analyze spend, demand, supplier performance, contracts, and market conditions to identify sourcing and value-improvement opportunities.
- Participate in Development of multi-year category and sourcing roadmaps aligned with business requirements and technology priorities.
- Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, standardization, competitive sourcing, demand management, and total-cost-of-ownership improvement.
- Maintain visibility into contract expirations, renewals, and upcoming sourcing requirements.
Strategic Sourcing and RFP Execution
- Lead sourcing initiatives from requirements development through supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and implementation.
- Develop and execute RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs for assigned categories and Company-directed sourcing initiatives.
- Partner with stakeholders to develop business requirements, statements of work, evaluation criteria, pricing schedules, and sourcing strategies.
- Conduct supply-market research, identify qualified suppliers, and manage bidder communications and commercial clarifications.
- Develop bid analyses, pricing comparisons, total-cost-of-ownership models, and supplier recommendations.
- Develop and execute negotiation strategies addressing pricing, commercial terms, service levels, implementation commitments, renewals, and other business requirements.
- Maintain complete sourcing documentation supporting competitive procurement and supplier-selection decisions.
Supplier and Contract Management
- Serve as Procurement’s primary commercial relationship owner for strategic IT related suppliers within assigned categories.
- Build productive supplier relationships while maintaining appropriate commercial discipline.
- Monitor supplier performance, service levels, contractual commitments, and commercial outcomes.
- Establish appropriate supplier scorecards, performance metrics, and business-review cadences.
- Coordinate contract renewal, re-sourcing, and supplier-transition activities.
- Identify and escalate supplier, commercial, operational, and continuity risks.
- Partner with Legal, Cybersecurity, IT, and business stakeholders on supplier agreements, onboarding, and third-party risk requirements.
Financial Analysis and Value Delivery
- Analyze spend, supplier pricing, contracts, and demand data to develop fact-based sourcing strategies.
- Establish sourcing baselines and identify savings, cost-avoidance, and cost-optimization opportunities.
- Evaluate supplier proposals using total-cost-of-ownership and other appropriate financial methodologies.
- Partner with Finance to document and track sourcing benefits.
- Monitor contract utilization, commercial compliance, and potential value leakage.
- Develop category reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics.
Stakeholder Partnership and Governance
- Build effective working relationships with Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Finance, Legal, Shared Services, Accounting, and operating-company stakeholders.
- Translate technical and business requirements into effective sourcing strategies and lead cross-functional sourcing teams.
- Provide commercial insight and constructively challenge requirements when alternatives may improve value, competition, or risk.
- Present sourcing recommendations, business cases, and commercial analyses clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
- Balance enterprise leverage and standardization with legitimate operational requirements.
- Conduct sourcing activities in accordance with applicable H2O America policies, approval processes, and standards for fair and equitable supplier competition.
- Maintain clear sourcing documentation and appropriate audit trails.
Qualifications:
OU.QUALIFICATIONS
Location:
This role may report out of any of our subsidiary locations:
Mangolia, Texas
New Braunfels, Texas
Cromwell, CT,
San Jose, CA
Saco, ME
Salary:
New England: $103,000 - $142,000
California: $126,000 - $139,000
EEO Statement
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in IT procurement manager jobs.
- Five or more years of experience in IT procurement or technology sourcing
- Demonstrated experience negotiating software, hardware, or cloud service contracts
- Proficiency with procurement or ERP platforms such as SAP Ariba or Oracle Procurement
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, information systems, business, or a related field
- Experience managing vendor relationships and conducting supplier performance reviews
- Familiarity with IT asset management, software licensing compliance, and total cost of ownership analysis
Tips for Your IT Procurement Manager Job Search
Quantify vendor savings on your resume
IT procurement hiring managers want to see contract outcomes, not just responsibilities. Replace vague bullets with figures showing cost reductions, negotiated discounts, or consolidated vendor counts. Numbers give your resume a competitive edge over candidates who list duties alone.
Highlight relevant certifications upfront
Certifications like CIPS, CSCP, or Certified Purchasing Manager signal credibility fast. If you hold any, place them in a dedicated credentials line near the top of your resume so screeners see them before they reach your work history.
Filter openings by procurement category focus
Some postings focus on SaaS and software spend, others on hardware, infrastructure, or managed services. Read each job description to match your category experience, then tailor your resume summary to reflect the specific spend area the employer is prioritizing.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists it procurement manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Expect interviewers to ask how you handled a supplier that missed an SLA or how you justified a sole-source contract. Prepare two or three specific examples where your decisions reduced risk or saved cost, structured as situation, action, and result.
Negotiate using total compensation context
When an offer arrives, ask for the full compensation breakdown before responding. IT procurement managers often have leverage tied to vendor contract values they oversee, so framing your counteroffer around scope and responsibility carries more weight than citing market averages alone.
IT Procurement Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most it procurement managers?
Velonex Technologies, Reliance Management Services, and Cellular Sales, Verizon Authorized Retailer are hiring the most it procurement managers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Virginia, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large enterprises with significant software and infrastructure spend tend to hire most consistently in this role.
How many it procurement manager jobs are remote?
About 75% of it procurement manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer flexibility for this role. Software licensing management and vendor contract oversight tend to have the highest share of remote arrangements, while roles tied to on-site hardware procurement or data center operations more often require in-person work.
How do you become a it procurement manager?
Start by building experience in purchasing, vendor coordination, or IT asset management, either through an entry-level procurement analyst role or within an IT operations team. Develop fluency with procurement platforms, contract basics, and supplier evaluation processes. Earning a certification such as CIPS or CSCP strengthens your candidacy. Progress typically comes from demonstrating measurable cost savings and expanding the scope of spend you manage.
How do you get an it procurement manager job with little experience?
Candidates with limited direct experience often enter through IT purchasing analyst or vendor coordinator roles that sit one level below manager. Focusing your resume on any contract, purchasing, or technology budget work, even outside a formal procurement title, helps establish relevance. Certifications and demonstrated knowledge of software licensing or cloud procurement terminology can offset gaps in formal title history when applying to smaller organizations or startups.
What does the it procurement manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages. An initial screening call covers your background and category experience. A hiring manager interview goes deeper into how you structure vendor negotiations and manage supplier risk. A panel or case interview often involves a spend analysis scenario or a contract negotiation walkthrough. Final rounds may include a conversation with finance or legal stakeholders who co-own vendor agreements.
Where can I find and apply to it procurement manager jobs?
You can find and apply to it procurement manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and category focus, and apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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