Director Software Category Management

Date Posted: 05/19/2026

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 501394

Industry: Insurance

Job Title: Director Software Category Management

Job Location: Hartford, CT, USA, 06155

Work Model: Hybrid

Work Model Details: Onsite 3 days per week (T, W, Th)

Shift: 8 AM-5 PM EST

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 7

Min Hourly Rate($): 85.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 95.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Category Management, Six Sigma, Strategic Sourcing

Experience Desired: Experience in category management and strategic sourcing (8 yrs); Proven experience managing complex software categories (8 yrs)

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Education: Master’s Degree

**C2C is not available**

Job Description

• Qualified Director, Software Category Management Consultants located near Hartford, CT, will be considered for a hybrid schedule.
  
  

Also, Remote candidates will be considered, provided they can travel to Hartford, CT, as needed, potentially once or twice per month.***

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in procurement, supply chain, finance, or business. MBA or equivalent business-related experience preferred.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• 8 years of experience in category management and strategic sourcing within a complex corporate environment.
• Proven experience managing complex software categories, including leading the sourcing process as well as drafting and negotiating agreements within the software category.
  
  

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong strategic and execution mindset with deep knowledge of category management and sourcing best practices.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret spend data, market insights, and performance metrics.
• Demonstrated success negotiating and structuring complex commercial agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Strong project management skills, including leading cross-functional sourcing initiatives.
• Knowledge of source to pay processes and strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with change management and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Innovative, curious mindset with an interest in modern procurement technologies and data-driven approaches.
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed environment and manage ambiguity through collaboration and influence.
  
  

Overview

The Director, Software Category Management is a senior leader within the Strategic Sourcing & Real Estate organization (SSRE) responsible for developing and executing category strategies for complex, high-value spend categories. Reporting to the AVP, Category Lead for Software & Infrastructure, this role manages categories typically ranging from $75M-$150M in annual spend and plays a critical role in translating enterprise procurement strategy into actionable category plans and measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and executes multi-year category strategies aligned to enterprise objectives.
• Conducts market analysis to understand trends, cost drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Identifies and delivers value across cost savings, risk mitigation, resilience, service, and innovation.
• Establishes category-level objectives, KPIs, and value tracking mechanisms to measure performance.
• Leads end-to-end sourcing initiatives for complex, high-impact spend areas.
• Develops negotiation strategies and leads supplier negotiations for commercial, risk, and service outcomes.
• Drafts and negotiates complex contracts in partnership with Legal when needed, ensuring compliance with business, regulatory, and risk requirements.
• Ensures consistent contract quality, documentation standards, and adherence to procurement policies.
• Uses spend analytics, performance dashboards, and sourcing insights to inform decisions and prioritize opportunities.
• Leverages procurement technologies (e.g., sourcing platforms, CLM, analytics tools) to drive efficiency, transparency, and value.
• Ensures accuracy and integrity of sourcing, supplier, and contract data within enterprise systems.
• Identifies opportunities to apply emerging tools and AI-enabled capabilities to category management activities.
• Partners with business and functional stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with operational and strategic needs.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to CIO, CDO, and other senior leaders, providing clear recommendations and insights supported by data.
• Supports change initiatives and new ways of working, maintaining engagement and accountability.
• Models enterprise leadership principles by driving results with accountability and integrity, partnering effectively across functions with an enterprise mindset, using data and insights to inform decisions, continuously improving how work gets done, contributing to a high-performing, inclusive team culture, embracing change, and helping others adapt to evolving priorities and tools.
• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
  
  

Benefits

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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).