**Category Leader, IT** _Work Mode: Remote_ **Location: ** Remote - United States **Opportunity** This role will be responsible for supporting the financial and operational performance within specific areas of IT Categories including a share of the $175M IT spend. Responsible for negotiating XaaS, telecom, infrastructure, security, AI, and IT service agreements globally, for all business units. Accountable for supporting the IT team with supplier selection, value analysis, and go/no go decisions. Serves as the liaison between legal, privacy, risk, IT and business stakeholders and supplier partners. Analyzes supplier quotations, SOWs and other contracts to determine the best solution based upon metrics such as value delivered and total cost of ownership. Familiar with a variety of purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures. **Specific Responsibilities** Lead the development of Category Strategies + Learn and understand the current state of the category in the market and at Kohler + Identify gaps issues and challenges affecting assurance of supply, quality, service, cost, lack of innovation and relationships + Proactively identify future areas of opportunity to address cost, building a pipeline of value to be executed through a variety of sourcing and other approaches Project Support and Management + Support the execution of IT and business projects and initiatives focused on driving and delivering value to the organization + Develop sourcing strategies for cross-functional RFx, evaluation, supplier selection, proposal analysis, and contract negotiation + Manage and defend against cost increases at contract renewal + Implement various negotiation tactics to minimize unfavorable risk and impact to Kohler + Evaluate and support the addition of new providers and technology, and improved processes Administration and Continuous Improvement + Support the management of existing vendor relationships and performance + Interact with senior leaders and report on cost savings and avoidance, risk mitigation, and keep stakeholders informed of project development + Become an expert in understanding the procurement purpose and process + Develop key relationships with stakeholders and provide training and support + Identify areas of improvement in the procurement team and process, and propose changes to make improvements happen **Skills/Requirements** + Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, IT, Business or another related field (Advanced degree a plus) + Minimum 10 years of IT and/or strategic purchasing experience (specific IT purchasing experience a plus) + Experience independently managing contracts and projects with $1-10M in annual spend + Experience utilizing supplier and contract management platforms (Jaggaer a plus) \#LI-Remote **_Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future._** _The salary range for this position is $98,900 - $125,600. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k._ **Why Choose Kohler?** We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives. **About Us** It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.