Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience
3-5 years in procurement, category management, sourcing, or vendor management, particularly in technology
Proven experience in contract negotiation and vendor relationship management
Strong analytical skills for evaluating pricing and total cost of ownership
Familiarity with requisition-to-PO processes and contract lifecycle management
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical teams
Proficient in procurement or ERP systems like Workday, SAP Ariba, or Coupa
Responsibilities
Manage sourcing for technology categories, including RFPs, RFQs, and contract negotiations
Collaborate with IT, Security, Engineering, and business units to define sourcing requirements
Negotiate pricing, terms, and service levels with technology vendors, supported by senior leadership on complex deals
Track and manage a pipeline of requisitions and contracts through approval and execution
Conduct market research and benchmarking to inform pricing and vendor selection
Support vendor performance reviews and identify cost-saving opportunities
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and maintain accurate documentation of sourcing decisions
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness support for you and your family
Variety of perks designed to enhance your quality of life
Commitment to individual support and well-being
Peace of mind through robust benefits offerings
Full Job Description
As a Procurement Technology Category Manager, you'll play a critical role in driving value and managing risk across Rocket's technology spend. You'll own sourcing, vendor relationships, and category strategy for software, hardware, and technology-related professional services. You'll partner with IT, Engineering, Security, and the business to get the best value, terms, and risk posture. This individual contributor role is built for a procurement pro ready to take on greater ownership. You'll balance day-to-day execution with strategic thinking and grow into more complex negotiations and deeper category ownership over time.
About the role
Manage day-to-day sourcing for your assigned portion of the technology category, including RFPs, RFQs, and contract negotiations.
Partner with IT, Security, Engineering, and business units to understand technology needs and turn them into clear sourcing requirements.
Negotiate pricing, terms, and service levels with technology vendors, with senior category leadership alongside you on complex or high-risk deals.
Track and manage a pipeline of open requisitions and contracts, keeping them moving through approval, negotiation, and execution.
Conduct market research and benchmarking to support pricing and vendor selection decisions.
Support vendor performance reviews and renewal planning, and identify cost-saving and cost-avoidance opportunities within your category.
Ensure compliance with procurement policy, sourcing procedures, and contract standards, and keep accurate documentation of sourcing decisions, contract terms, and vendor communications.
About you Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
3-5 years of experience in procurement, category management, sourcing, or vendor management, with exposure to technology categories such as software, hardware, or IT services
Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate pricing, terms, and total cost of ownership
Working knowledge of requisition-to-PO, sourcing events, and contract lifecycle management
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with comfort working across technical and non-technical teams
Proficiency with procurement or ERP systems such as Workday, SAP Ariba, Coupa, or similar platforms
Preferred qualifications
Familiarity with technology spend categories such as SaaS licensing, cloud services, hardware, and IT professional services
Exposure to software licensing models and basic data security and privacy contract terms
Experience supporting or participating in RFPs for technology vendors
What you'll get
Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We've got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.
