✦ Luna Orbit — Supply Chain & Procurement

Category Manager (IT Software & Services)

at Jacobs Solutions

📍 Chicago, United States Unknown Posted March 19, 2026
Type Not Specified
Experience mid
Exp. Years 5+ years
Education Not specified
Category Supply Chain & Procurement

This role involves overseeing IT software and service contracts, leading negotiations, and managing vendor relationships to optimize costs and ensure compliance. It supports global procurement strategies for enterprise software.

  • Develop and manage software contracts
  • Lead supplier negotiations
  • Collaborate with stakeholders on sourcing strategies
  • Manage vendor relationships
  • Conduct spend analysis and market research

Focus on enterprise software agreements, licensing models, RFx processes, and vendor negotiations. Requires familiarity with procurement tools and contract management platforms.

The ideal candidate is a mid-level procurement specialist with 5+ years of experience in IT procurement, skilled in managing complex software contracts and negotiations. They should possess strong stakeholder management and analytical abilities to support global sourcing initiatives.

IT procurementcontracts experiencesoftware licensing knowledgenegotiation skillsstakeholder management
global licensing modelsRFx developmentcontract draftingvendor relationships
RFx toolscontract management software
IT procurementcontracts managementsoftware licensingRFx developmentcontract draftingnegotiationscost-optimizationvendor managementsupplier engagementpurchase orderssubcontracts
IT procurementcontracts managementsoftware licensingenterprise software agreementsRFx developmentcontract draftingnegotiationscost-optimization strategies
client-focusedstakeholder managementanalytical skillsleadershipcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solving
Industry Consulting
Job Function Procurement and contract management for IT software and services
Role Subtype Supply Chain & Procurement
IT procurementcontracts managementsoftware licensingRFx developmentcontract draftingnegotiationscost-optimizationvendor managementsupplier engagementpurchase orderssubcontractsenterprise software agreementsglobal licensing modelssupply chainprocurementnegotiationcost optimization

Lack of procurement or contracts experience, No experience with software licensing, Inability to negotiate effectively, No stakeholder management skills

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