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From the employer's careers site First seen 8 Nov 2026

Category Manager, Technology Sourcing

Okta San Francisco, California Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$100,000-$137,500 USD per year

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Description

Okta's Strategic Sourcing and Procurement (SS&P) team is seeking an experienced Procurement/Category Manager (Technology Sourcing) to support the company's growth.

This role involves leading complex, high-value sourcing projects and contract negotiations for various IT service and product categories globally.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing sourcing strategies for Technology categories
  • Leading strategic sourcing events and contract negotiations
  • Performing data analytics and collaborating with stakeholders
  • Building relationships with internal business partners and suppliers
  • Ensuring process compliance and driving cost savings

The ideal candidate has:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
  • 3–5 years of experience in Sourcing and Procurement of Technology
  • Strong negotiation and legal acumen
  • Experience with Workday Strategic Sourcing (Scout), Coupa, or Ironclad is a plus

The annual base salary range for this position in the San Francisco Bay Area is $100,000-$137,500 USD.

Okta offers equity, bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave.

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Skills

Required

  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Data Analytics
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Process Governance & Compliance

Nice to have

  • Professional certifications such as CSCP, CPSM, or CPIM
  • Experience supporting M&A-related sourcing activity
  • Proficiency in Workday Strategic Sourcing (Scout), Coupa, or Ironclad

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/okta/jobs/8355883

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