Aristocrat Leisure Limited

Senior Category Manager - Technology Procurement

Aristocrat Leisure Limited$94K — $175K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in technology sourcing/procurement and commercial negotiations.
  • Extensive background in SaaS licensing and cloud pricing structures.
  • Ability to influence senior collaborators to guide complex negotiations.
  • Experience in global/matrix environments with exposure to FinOps or cloud optimization preferred.
  • Strategic problem solver with strong commercial acumen.
  • Demonstrated high ownership and accountability in previous roles.
  • Ability to balance technical, financial, and operational considerations.

Responsibilities

  • Define and own global technology spend strategy.
  • Establish multi-year sourcing roadmaps aligned with company goals.
  • Manage complex global negotiations for high-value contracts.
  • Structure agreements for optimal cost, flexibility, and risk management.
  • Oversee and strategize the global supplier landscape and segmentation.
  • Lead executive vendor engagements and collaborate with senior leadership.
  • Advise on build vs buy decisions and vendor selection.
  • Utilize analytics and AI tools to optimize spend and identify opportunities.
  • Influence procurement policies to align with security and compliance.
  • Drive transformation in technology procurement via automation and new sourcing models.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

  • Define and own global strategy across technology spend, including SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, and IT services.
  • Establish multi-year sourcing roadmaps aligned with technology roadmap, product and engineering priorities, and financial targets.
  • Manage complex, high-value, enterprise-wide negotiations, formulating commercial models for SaaS licensing, cloud consumption/pricing, and multi-year contracts.
  • Structure agreements to optimize cost, flexibility, and risk.
  • Own the global supplier landscape and strategy, establishing supplier segmentation and partnership models.
  • Lead executive-level vendor engagements and partner directly with senior leadership across CTO/Engineering, Product, Finance, Legal, and Security teams.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor on build vs buy decisions, vendor selection, and commercial risk and trade-offs.
  • Use analytics and AI tools to leverage spend and usage data, driving cost efficiency, improving contract outcomes, and identifying strategic opportunities.
  • Influence procurement policies, technology governance, and compliance frameworks to ensure alignment with security requirements, regulatory obligations, and contract risk standards.
  • Drive transformation in technology procurement through new sourcing models, automation, and consumption-based optimization.


What We're Looking For

  • 10+ years in technology sourcing/procurement, vendor management, and commercial negotiations.
  • Extensive background in SaaS licensing, cloud pricing structures, and enterprise technology agreements.
  • Proven ability to influence senior collaborators and guide complex negotiations.
  • Experience in global/matrix environments and exposure to FinOps, cloud optimization, or engineering cost models preferred.
  • Strategic problem solver with strong commercial competence and ability to influence without authority at senior levels.
  • High ownership and accountability, with a track record of driving measurable business outcomes.
  • Ability to balance technical, financial, and operational considerations.


Join us and be part of an ambitious group that strives for perfect delivery and excellent performance. Your expertise and leadership will help us compete at the highest level and effectively implement innovative strategies. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Travel Expectations
None

Pay Range
$94,500 - $175,500 per year

Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching, more details available at https://atibenefits.com/.

Additional Information

At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

About Aristocrat Leisure Limited

Aristocrat Leisure Limited is an Australian gaming company that designs and manufactures slot machines and other gaming technology. The company was founded in 1953 and has since grown to become one of the largest gaming companies in the world. Aristocrat Leisure Limited has a presence in over 90 countries and employs over 10,000 people. The company's products are used in a variety of settings including casinos, bars, and clubs. Aristocrat Leisure Limited is known for its innovative and high-quality gaming products and has won numerous awards for its work.
Learn more about Aristocrat Leisure Limited
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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