Senior Category Manager

Owns end-to-end sourcing lifecycle for SaaS, data tooling, and AI categories.

• •Samsara is seeking a sourcing leader who thrives in ambiguity, moves with urgency, and treats every dollar of spend like it's their own.
• •This is a role for a self-starter who builds the plan, drives it to close, and doesn't wait for direction.
• •You will own your categories end to end, acting as the subject matter expert across all engagements and balancing competing interests across stakeholders, suppliers, and the business to land the right outcome.
• •Key Responsibilities Own the full sourcing lifecycle end to end
• •strategy, negotiation, contracting, and supplier management.
• •Build and execute category strategies that deliver a competitive advantage, not just cost savings.
• •Lead all aspects of contract redlining and negotiation in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, alongside legal counsel.
• •Analyze industry trends to anticipate issues and develop contingency plans.
• •Balance speed, quality, and risk with cost savings goals.
• •Requirements 6+ years of strategic sourcing experience, including 4+ years focused on software.