Okta Category Manager, Technology Sourcing leads sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations for IT service and product categories globally. Develops procurement strategies and drives cost optimization and risk management.
Responsibilities
This hybrid office role, 2 days a week in office, requires being based in either Bellevue, WA, or the San Francisco Bay Area.
Category Strategy & Planning: Actively develop sourcing strategies in support of business initiatives for Technology categories (Software, Network, SaaS, IaaS, Telephony, AI, and related technology requirements), working with internal partners to identify risks and dependencies.
Sourcing & Project Management: Lead and support all aspects of the strategic sourcing process, including RFx, supplier evaluations, and day-to-day commercial contract negotiations and projects.
Contract Negotiation: Lead commercial term negotiations for project-level agreements and partner with Legal on Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and related exhibits, applying strong negotiation and legal acumen to secure favorable terms on high-stakes, high-dollar technology contracts.
Cost Optimization & Risk Management: Use experience and industry expertise to find and execute cost optimization opportunities within assigned categories, improving service levels and driving efficiency. Identify and mitigate both internal and external risks associated with technology purchase transactions.
Stakeholder Partnership: Build effective, strategic relationships with senior business stakeholders and cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, Security, Privacy) to align sourcing initiatives with business requirements, ensuring policies and procedures are followed and met.
Supplier Relationship Management: Drive supplier performance review meetings with key suppliers within assigned categories, and measure performance against contract SLAs and expectations, managing remediation as required.
Process Governance & Compliance: Work with Finance, Legal, Security, Privacy, and other subject matter authorities within Okta to ensure that policies and procedures are followed and met.
Data Analysis & Reporting: Conduct spend analytics within assigned categories to identify opportunities for streamlining and consolidation of spend, and provide findings and recommendations to leadership.
Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in BusinessStrong Negotiation & Legal AcumenAgile & Pragmatic Decision-MakerHigh Ownership & VelocitySelf-Starter MentalityTechnical Systems ExperienceFlexibility$100$90The Okta Experience
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in Sourcing and Procurement of Technology (Infrastructure, SaaS, Telecom, IaaS, AI, etc.), including category management, strategic sourcing, consulting, vendor management, risk management, and/or procurement in a large, global company environment (Required)
Strong Negotiation & Legal Acumen: Deep understanding of tech contract law, commercial terms, and risk requirements
Agile & Pragmatic Decision-Maker: Instinctively differentiates between high-stakes, irreversible commitments and fast, two-way/reversible choices
High Ownership & Velocity: Ability to take full responsibility for multiple fast-moving projects and consistently deliver in a high-tempo environment with tight deadlines
Self-Starter Mentality: Proven ability to manage competing priorities and thrive independently in a dynamic, fast-paced setting with general guidance from more senior roles
Technical Systems Experience: Proficiency in Workday Strategic Sourcing (Scout), Coupa, or Ironclad is a strong plus
Flexibility: Ability to travel as needed
Preferred
Professional certifications such as CSCP, CPSM, or CPIM.
Experience supporting M&A-related sourcing activity, including contract novation and consolidation.
The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between:
$100,000—$137,500 USD
Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us.
The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between:
