About Signant Health
At Signant Health, we help bring life-changing treatments to patients faster. We are a global evidence generation company that supports clinical trials with smart technology, scientific expertise, and hands-on operational support — so better data leads to better decisions in healthcare. We embrace AI and advanced technologies to enhance every aspect of what we do, from data analysis to operational efficiency.
Our teams work at the intersection of science, technology, and patient experience, delivering digital solutions powered by AI innovation that make clinical trials more efficient, more accurate, and more accessible around the world. Trusted by leading pharmaceutical companies and CROs, our platforms and services support studies across more than 90 countries and have contributed to hundreds of new drug approvals.
If you are motivated by meaningful work, global impact, and innovation in clinical research and digital health — including the opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies — you will find purpose and opportunity at Signant Health.
About the Role
A leading global organization is seeking a commercially sharp and strategically minded Senior Procurement Category Manager to own its IT & AI spend portfolio. This is a high-impact role managing approximately $20M in annual spend, offering significant visibility and the opportunity to shape procurement strategy in one of the fastest-evolving category landscapes — technology and artificial intelligence.
What you will do
- Develop and execute comprehensive IT & AI category strategies, including market analysis, sourcing roadmaps, and 3-year plans aligned to business objectives
- Manage $20M+ in annual IT category spend, delivering year-over-year savings of 5–10% while maintaining or improving quality and service levels
- Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing events — RFx processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, contract awards, and implementation planning for complex, high-value procurements
- Negotiate favorable pricing, terms, SLAs, and contract provisions across software, infrastructure, and AI/emerging technology agreements
- Build and sustain strategic supplier partnerships through quarterly business reviews, performance scorecards, and continuous improvement programs
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders across IT, Finance, Legal, and Operations to translate business requirements into effective procurement strategies
- Monitor market trends, pricing dynamics, and supply base shifts in the IT and AI space to deliver timely intelligence to the business
- Identify and mitigate supply chain and vendor risks; ensure compliance with regulatory and policy requirements
- Champion process improvement and best practice adoption across the procurement function
- Mentor junior procurement team members and contribute to capability building across the organization
Preferred Qualifications
- 7–10 years of progressive procurement or category management experience, with a focus on IT categories in a corporate environment
- Proven track record managing $15M+ in annual spend and delivering consistent cost savings of 5–10%+
- Deep expertise in strategic sourcing methodologies — RFx, should-cost modeling, TCO analysis, supplier evaluation frameworks
- Strong commercial negotiation skills with demonstrated success in complex, high-value IT or technology contracts
- Solid understanding of IT market dynamics — software licensing, SaaS, infrastructure, managed services, and emerging AI solutions
- Advanced analytical and financial acumen: spend analysis, cost modeling, and business case development
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and technical teams
- Proficiency with procurement platforms (SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, or similar), spend analytics tools, and advanced Excel; BI tools a plus
- Excellent communication skills and executive presence — able to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field
- Professional certification: CPM, CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent
- Contract law knowledge and experience negotiating complex IT terms and conditions
- Project management certification or demonstrated project leadership experience
Why Signant Health?
At Signant Health, your work has real impact. Everything we build, support, and deliver helps advance clinical research and bring new treatments to patients faster — improving lives around the world. Our teams combine science, technology, and operational expertise to solve complex clinical trial challenges, and every role contributes to that mission.
We offer a collaborative, global environment where you can grow your career while working alongside experts across clinical, technology, data, and operations, with opportunities to learn, take ownership, and drive meaningful innovation — not just maintain the status quo.
If you are looking for purpose-driven work, smart colleagues, and the opportunity to help shape the future of clinical research and digital health, Signant Health is the place to do it.
At Signant Health, accepting difference isn't enough — we celebrate it, we support it, and we nurture it for the benefit of our team members, our clients, and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer, committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Prior to their start date, all candidates are required to be verified through a thorough background check and identity verification to confirm eligibility for employment.
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