Head of Category Management, Cloud

Head of Category Management, Cloud About the Company Technology-focused trading firm with strategic cloud and AI infrastructure investments IndustryCapital Markets TypePrivately Held About the Role The Company is seeking a Head of Category Management to lead sourcing across cloud, AI, and infrastructure. Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, negotiating commercial and enterprise agreements, managing cloud cost optimization and FinOps activities, and building strategic supplier relationships. The role partners with engineering, finance, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to align sourcing decisions with technology roadmaps and investment priorities. It also monitors market trends, supplier performance, and pricing to identify opportunities and manage risk. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, or category management, including experience negotiating cloud agreements with major providers. A background in cloud economics, consumption-based pricing, FinOps, and cost optimization is required, along with success managing large technology spend portfolios. Strong commercial, analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills are essential, including the ability to influence technical and business leaders. Functions Operations