Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Technology ,Service & Transformation)

Category ManagerAmdocs helps the world's leading communications and media companies deliver exceptional customer experiences through reliable, efficient, and secure operations at scale. We provide software products and services that embed intelligence into how work runs across business, IT, and network domains –delivering measurable outcomes in customer experience, network performance, cloud modernization, and revenue growth. With our talented people, and more than forty years of experience running mission-critical systems around the globe, Amdocs runs billions of transactions daily. Our technology is relied on every day, connecting people worldwide and advancing a more inclusive, connected world. Together, we help those who shape the future to make it amazing.Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing activities and manage a team of sourcing managers supporting a large-scale technology transformation program across Central America. The role will drive supplier strategy, technology sourcing, contract management, procurement operations, and stakeholder engagement while delivering commercial value and operational excellence.What Will Your Job Look Like?Lead and mentor a team of Sourcing Managers across technology-related categories.Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Service Integrators, Hardware, Cloud, Infrastructure, and Managed Services.Lead RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and contract management activities.Manage vendor relationships and governance frameworks.Support procurement operations, reporting, spend analysis, and cost optimization initiatives.Partner with business, technology, finance, and executive stakeholders within a matrix organization.Drive project delivery and sourcing workstreams for transformation initiatives.Perform commercial analysis and support P&L improvement opportunities.All You Need Is...Required Qualifications8+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Category Management.Experience managing procurement projects and cross-functional stakeholder environments.Strong project management and negotiation skills.Fluent in Spanish and English.Good understanding of the Central American and local supplier market.Preferred QualificationsExperience in the Telecommunications (Telco) industry.Experience supporting large-scale business or technology transformation programs, including post-merger or integration environments.Experience working within global or regional matrix organizations.Key CompetenciesStrategic thinkingSupplier managementCommercial acumenExecutive stakeholder managementTeam leadershipAnalytical and data-driven decision makingResults-oriented mindsetAmdocs is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce