Category Manager II, Procurement – Software

Gap Inc.

Category Manager II managing procurement strategies for software categories at Gap Inc. Executing sourcing and supplier performance while driving value and mitigating risk.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeFolsom • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help shape how we find, select, and grow partners across our software and services landscape.
Execute category strategies and achieve value targets for the categories.
Manage categories by collaborating on actionable multi-year sourcing strategies.
Design value-based RFPs that prioritize outcomes and KPIs over lowest price.
Lead quarterly Strategic Business Reviews with Tier 1 software suppliers.
Build and strengthen strategic relationships with senior internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Passionate about procurement with experience in category management within a global organization.
Preference for candidates with demonstrated expertise in Enterprise Software, SaaS, Cloud, or AI-driven platforms, or those with a strong Technology or Management Consulting background.
Able to build and leverage should-cost models and market intelligence to enter software negotiations with a data-driven advantage.
Holds suppliers accountable through structured SRM frameworks and rigorous performance management.
Experience developing and executing strategic category roadmaps for enterprise software and SaaS spend in a global or enterprise-level environment.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, MCIPS) and a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field are a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

category managementsourcing strategiesRFP designshould-cost modelsmarket intelligenceperformance managementstrategic category roadmapsprocurementdata-driven negotiationsvalue targets

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcollaborationleadershipcommunicationstrategic thinkingstakeholder managementnegotiationanalytical skillsproblem-solvinginfluencing

Certifications

CPSMMCIPSBachelor's degree in Supply ChainBachelor's degree in BusinessBachelor's degree in Finance