# Category Manager, Technology Sourcing

**Company**: Okta
**Location**: Bellevue, Washington
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $90,000-$123,200 USD
**Category**: Operations
**Industry**: Technology

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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.

The successful candidate will lead and co-lead sourcing initiatives for the Technology organisation globally, including complex, high-value sourcing projects, contract negotiations, and data analytics.

Key responsibilities:

- Develop sourcing strategies for Technology categories, working with internal partners to identify risks and dependencies.

- Lead and support all aspects of the strategic sourcing process, including RFx, supplier evaluations, and commercial contract negotiations.

- Negotiate commercial terms for project-level agreements and partner with Legal on Master Service Agreements (MSAs).

- Find and execute cost optimisation opportunities, improve service levels, and drive efficiency.

- Build effective relationships with senior business stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

- Drive supplier performance review meetings and measure performance against contract SLAs.

- Ensure policies and procedures are followed and met.

- Conduct spend analytics to identify opportunities for streamlining and consolidation of spend.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, and 3-5 years of experience in Sourcing and Procurement of Technology.

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

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## Skills

### Required
- Strategic Sourcing
- Procurement
- Contract Negotiation
- Cost Optimisation
- Risk Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Data Analysis

### 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

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