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Category Manager-March 2024
Waltham
Mar 28, 2026
About Category Manager

  Company Description

  Dynatrace exists to make the world’s software work perfectly. Our unified software intelligence platform combines broad and deep observability and continuous runtime application security with the most advanced AIOps to provide answers and intelligent automation from data at an enormous scale. This enables innovators to modernize and automate cloud operations, deliver software faster and more securely, and ensure flawless digital experiences. That is why the world’s largest organizations trust Dynatrace® to accelerate digital transformation.

  We're an equal opportunity employer and embrace all applicants. Dynatrace wants YOU—your diverse background, talents, values, ideas, and expertise. These qualities are what make our global team stronger and more seasoned. We're fueled by the diversity of our talented employees.

  Job Description

  This role will be highly impactful to the business, driving process and procedure changes to create a more effective and efficient organization.

  Develop, implement, and execute sourcing strategies for the new Global Procurement Function, including building out a Category management process.

  Help to create a strategy focused on continuous improvement of supplier tools, processes, guidelines & Category Plans.

  Managing sourcing and supplier engagement activities including Category/Vendor Management, IT Software Library creations, spend pattern analysis, contract analysis, bid evaluation, negotiations, and supplier consolidation.

  Implement supplier selection processes and overall supplier performance metrics, using optimized spend analytics.

  Establish preferred strategic supplier relationships.

  Proactively seeks new opportunities to add value, through a deep understanding of procurement practices, economics, market, and technology trends. Challenges and influences business stakeholders to drive value (Category management.)

  Identification of strategic sourcing opportunities and support development & implementation of local /regional category specific strategies.

  Build strong, trusting cross-functional relationships with leaders in all business functions.

  Work independently in a professional and organized manner while juggling multiple tasks.

  You will support the Director of Global Procurement and the Procurement Managers in the areas of Global Category management, Vendor consolidation, market research, data analysis and the presentation & benchmarking of market information/competition.

  Help to develop requirements & source Global Category Planning tools (Tail Spend Mgt) to ensure all contracts are effectively tracked, monitored and analyzed for alignment with business goals and compliance with contract terms.

  Qualifications

  Minimum Requirements:

  10+ years of strategic sourcing experience with demonstrated expertise in influencing Category management, business strategy, vendor relations, and negotiations.

  HS Diploma or GED required

  Preferred Requirements:

  Bachelor's Degree and professional record in overall Technology, SaaS & Tech Research and Development Procurement preferred

  Experience negotiating SaaS and general service agreements for cloud-based platforms and applications.

  Leading RFP process for solutions with major vendors

  Experience working at a Global level with a proven track record of implementing procurement tools & processes to support a fast-growing function.

  Experience scaling supply chain operations and help support developing high performing team within a fast growth, high change technology company.

  Exceptional organization and communication skills and ability to multi-task, manage and prioritize tasks. Business fluent verbal and written communication skills in German and English required.

  Enlist strong process and project management skills/ability to manage change.

  Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  Ability to lead tasks independently.

  Strong planning, presentation, and organization skills

  Additional Information

  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

  We offer competitive compensation, company-sponsored premium benefits, medical, dental, vacation/holidays, company matching 401(k) Plan, etc. Dynatrace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, creed, disability status, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If your disability makes it difficult for you to use this site, please contact [email protected] . Dynatrace participates in E-Verify, participant information in English and Spanish. Right to work information in English and Spanish. EEO is the Law / EEO is the Law Supplement . To be considered for this position, please upload your resume/CV.

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