Category Manager, IT Procurement

You know the moment. It’s the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying “hello.” It’s in these moments that sound matters most. 

At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We’ve dedicated ourselves to improving it for more than 60 years. And we’re passionate down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical.
 

At Bose, we are constantly learning and constantly curious. We never stop imagining what better sound sounds like. The Product team leads the transformation of ideas through research, design, development, marketing, and sales, unleashing the transformative power of sound and delivering the best products on the market.

Job Description

Category Manager, IT & Engineering Tools Procurement

Bose Corporation, Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

About The Job

As the Category Manager for IT & Engineering Tools Procurement, you will be responsible for defining and executing Bose’s global strategy for sourcing and managing technology investments across the IT and Engineering ecosystems. This role serves as a strategic business partner to the IT organization and Engineering IT, ensuring that technology solutions and suppliers align with business goals, deliver value, and enable innovation.
 
You will drive the IT category strategy through proactive budget reviews, strategic sourcing, and close collaboration with IT leadership, including the IT Directors, CISO, and CIO. Your leadership will shape how Bose selects, negotiates, and manages key suppliers supporting infrastructure, cloud, software, and engineering platforms that power product development and enterprise operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead IT and Engineering technology sourcing strategies aligned with business, security, and financial objectives.
• Partner with IT business owners, Finance, and senior leadership to plan and review budgets, identify cost optimization opportunities, and ensure spend transparency.
• Develop and manage strategic relationships with vendors across software, cloud, hardware, and managed services.
• Execute sourcing activities including RFI/RFP, negotiations, and contract management for complex IT agreements (SaaS, IaaS, PLM, ERPs, ITSM, CAD/CAE, managed services, MSA, SLA, SOW).
• Ensure contracts meet Bose standards for risk, data privacy, and compliance.
• Monitor supplier performance and vendor lifecycle, driving accountability through vendor governance, KPIs and performance reviews.
• Stay informed on technology and market trends to inform sourcing decisions and identify innovation opportunities.
• Provide regular reporting on strategy execution, savings, and key performance indicators to senior IT leadership.

About You

• Proven leader in IT or Engineering procurement with experience managing enterprise technology categories.
• Strong understanding of Enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, and engineering tools ecosystems.
• Excellent negotiation, financial analysis, and stakeholder management skills, with an understanding of licensing models, cloud services, and managed IT agreements
• Skilled at navigating complex stakeholder environments and translating technology roadmaps into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across IT, Engineering, Finance, and Legal.
• 5+ years of relevant procurement experience; SAP Ariba or similar platform experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA a plus).
• Familiarity with software asset management, ITIL, or vendor risk frameworks a plus.

At Bose, you're inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents! Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary. The hiring range for this position in Atlanta, Georgia is: $97,100-$133,475. In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences. We are a proudly independent company—driven by purpose, guided by our values, and united by a belief in the power of sound. As the world leader in audio experiences, we’re creating what’s next—pushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere. Join us and make your next career move a mic-drop. Let’s Make Waves.

Bose is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. The EEOC’s “Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal” Poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Please include "Application Accommodation Request" in the subject of the email.

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.