Senior Category Manager – Technology, AI

Brookaire Company

Senior Category Manager managing technology procurement and AI solutions at CFA Institute. Driving strategic sourcing and governance for technology investments in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeCharlottesville • Florida, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $177,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute multi-year category strategies across technology, software, contingent workforce, and AI solutions
Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs), negotiations, and commercial structuring for complex technology deals
Partner closely with IT and business leaders to align sourcing with technology roadmaps, platform strategies, and AI adoption
Drive value optimisation, balancing cost, innovation, scalability, and risk in all technology investments
Deliver robust spend analysis, supplier benchmarking, and market insights to inform strategic decisions
Manage and optimise software licensing models and cloud consumption frameworks
Establish and lead supplier governance, including performance management, SLAs, and quarterly reviews
Influence senior stakeholders, challenging demand and shaping requirements to ensure commercial discipline
Support the responsible adoption of AI technologies across the organisation
Strengthen procurement maturity by introducing structured processes, frameworks, and governance in a fast-paced environment
Translate complex technical and financial data into clear, actionable insights for executive audiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in technology category management or IT procurement within a services-led organisation
Strong track record of delivering complex sourcing initiatives and measurable business outcomes
Experience across key areas such as: Software and SaaS, Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), IT services and outsourced solutions, Contingent workforce procurement
Confidence in influencing senior stakeholders, including at executive or board level
Ability to operate autonomously while navigating complex, matrixed environments
Commercial expertise in negotiation, contract structuring, and supplier management
Strong analytical capability, including TCO modelling, spend analysis, and financial evaluation
Experience balancing speed vs governance, innovation vs control, and cost vs risk
Exposure to emerging technologies, including AI, is highly desirable
Professional procurement qualifications (e.g., CIPS) are advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
Generous leave and time off
Competitive retirement plans
Flexible work options
Wellness, education, and support programs
Eligibility for an annual incentive bonus
12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

category strategiessourcing initiativesnegotiationcommercial structuringspend analysissupplier benchmarkingsoftware licensing modelscloud consumption frameworksTCO modellingfinancial evaluation

Soft Skills

influencing senior stakeholdersoperating autonomouslyanalytical capabilitybalancing speed vs governancebalancing innovation vs controlbalancing cost vs riskchallenging demandshaping requirementsdelivering actionable insightsstrengthening procurement maturity

Certifications

CIPS