Job Description
Dir Category Mgmt - FP06BE We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. The Director, Category Management in the Information Technology Outsourcing (ITO) and Consulting space is a senior leader within the Strategic Sourcing & Real Estate organization (SSRE) responsible for developing and executing category strategies for complex, high‑value spend categories. Reporting to the AVP, Category Lead for Professional Services and Claims, this role manages categories typically ranging from $75M-$150M in annual spend and plays a critical role in translating enterprise procurement strategy into actionable category plans and measurable business outcomes. This role can have a hybrid or remote work arrangement. Candidates who live near Hartford will have an expectation of working in an office in alignment to our hybrid work schedule (currently three days per week (Tuesday through Thursday)). Candidates who live near other office locations may have a similar expectation or may have a remote work arrangement depending on location. Candidates who do not live near an office will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end‑to‑end sourcing and contracting strategy for Information Technology Outsourcing (ITO) and Consulting services, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives, cost optimization, risk management, and performance outcomes. Develop and execute multi‑year category strategies aligned with broader business and procurement goals. Conduct market and supplier analysis to assess industry trends, cost drivers, risks, and opportunities. Drive maturity and continuous improvement across outsourcing models, global delivery structures, and commercial framework
