To support our growth, we're seeking a dynamic
Category Manager, Technology Portfolio.
Reporting to the Vice President, Technology Portfolio, you will be responsible for leading a portion of our Technology category at CoreTrust. In this position, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing strategies to optimize technology-related procurement processes for our members. The position involves a dual focus on managing supplier partnerships and acting as a technology evangelist and subject matter expert for CoreTrust members and our sales organization.
Responsibilities- Source, negotiate and structure technology agreements that create strong value for CoreTrust, its members and suppliers
- Contribute to and execute multi-year category strategies for the technology portfolio aligned to business goals, member needs, and market dynamics
- Conduct market, competitive, and supplier analysis to inform portfolio direction, expansion opportunities, and investment prioritization
- Assist in supplier segmentation, strategic sourcing, negotiations, and contracting to secure differentiated commercial structures and value-added benefits for members
- Participate in end-to-end offering development, from concept and design through sourcing, contracting, and transition to go-to-market execution
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Portfolio Operations to develop and execute go-to-market strategies that drive awareness, adoption, and revenue growth
- Serve as a technology portfolio subject matter expert in support of sales efforts, member engagement, and internal enablement
- Own category/supplier financial performance, including revenue growth, forecasting accuracy, expansion opportunities, and long-term value creation
- Drive achievement of KPIs, manage budgets, and leverage performance insights to optimize GTM efforts and prioritize strategic initiatives
- Build and manage strategic, mutually beneficial supplier partnerships focused on performance improvement, risk mitigation, and market share growth
- Lead regular supplier business reviews and proactively identify opportunities for improvement and innovation
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment, accountability, and execution across the portfolio lifecycle
- Provide regular updates to senior leadership on portfolio performance, risks, and strategic initiatives
- Contribute to broader enterprise initiatives, including portfolio expansion, adjacent market opportunities, and M&A support as needed
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in business, information technology, marketing or a related field or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supplier relationship management, including complex commercial negotiations
- Proven track record of successfully managing technology partnerships and driving mutual value
- Strong understanding of technology trends, products, and services as well as the technology sales process
- Highly organized with the ability to coordinate complex supplier relationship management activities, ensure timely responses to internal and external stakeholders, and drive completion of key initiatives
- Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to balance multiple stakeholder priorities in a strategic context
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Analytical, data-driven decision maker with a continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively across functions in a dynamic environment
- GPO experience or familiarity with group purchasing models is a plus
Benefits- Competitive compensation package
- Free individual employee medical coverage
- Company subsidized dental and vision coverage
- Dollar for dollar 401(k) match up to 6% of your salary with immediate vesting
- Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing and mental health
- $1500 annual stipend for undergraduate/graduate college courses; $500 annual stipend for continuing education courses/certifications
- Free snacks and beverages on-site
- Brand new, state-of-the-art, tech-enabled work environment in downtown Nashville
- Flexible/hybrid work culture
