# Category Manager - Technology & Corporate Services Procurement

Hiring organization: [Allegiant](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/allegiant)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/e75bcddf-6142-43b7-bf3a-e632b697837d

Listed on Allegiant's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- Salary: 110000 – 135000 USD per year

## Summary

This senior procurement role leads category strategy and execution across technology and corporate services, managing high-value sourcing initiatives and supplier relationships while mentoring a team of sourcing specialists. It suits experienced procurement professionals who combine deep expertise in indirect categories like IT and corporate services with strong negotiation skills, analytical capability, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels without direct authority.

_Our summary, not Allegiant's wording._

## Skills named

Contract Negotiation, Coupa, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, SAP Ariba, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, finance, or related field
- Minimum 7 years of strategic sourcing/procurement experience with significant indirect procurement background
- Experience in category management or senior buyer roles delivering substantial savings
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects with senior stakeholders
- Prior people management or team leadership experience
- Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies and tools
- Proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling including spend analysis and TCO analysis
- Familiarity with e-sourcing and procurement systems (SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle) and advanced Excel
- Strong understanding of contract law and contract negotiation principles
- Knowledge of indirect categories and supplier markets
- Excellent negotiation skills for complex deals
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data quickly
- Influence and communication skills to persuade and advise stakeholders at all levels
- Strong presentation skills
- Leadership and mentoring ability
- Business acumen and stakeholder empathy
- Adaptability and organizational agility
- Commitment to ethical conduct and procurement compliance knowledge
- Authorized to work in the US
- Pass criminal background check

## Nice to have

- Experience in technology procurement domain (IT software licensing, tech contracts)
- Experience in corporate services procurement (HR, facilities, travel service contracts)
- MBA or other advanced degree
- Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPCM, or MCIPS
- Prior airlines or adjacent industry experience

Apply on Allegiant's site: https://jobs.lever.co/allegiantair/4e9dbeed-b38a-4e69-9d84-a16abf355685/apply