Category Manager, Software

Optiver · Chicago

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Company
Optiver
Location
Chicago
Salary
$107,000 — $140,000
Posted
October 14, 2026

About this job

We are building a dedicated Software category within Global Procurement's Tech Sourcing organization. The Category Manager - Software is a hands-on sourcing position who can manage and execute sourcing and category strategies for specific software categories. In this role you will own day-to-day sourcing and supplier management across enterprise software deals. The portfolio includes enterprise operations, productivity, and collaboration tools, alongside the wider software estate. You will translate category plans into sourcing events, commercial analysis, contract execution, and measurable outcomes. You will partner closely with business and technology stakeholders and Procurement colleagues to ensure we are extracting maximum value from supplier and reseller relationships, managing…

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