Procurement Category Manager, Technology Infrastructure & Datacenter

Arm Holdings

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Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$128,400–$173,700 / yr
Posted
16 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $194k
This role $151k
$116k most similar roles pay here $247k

This role pays less than 84% of similar roles. Most pay $160,799–$226,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $151k versus about $194k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Arm Holdings

Arm Holdings plc is a leading British semiconductor and software design firm, established in 1990 and recognized for developing energy-efficient processor architectures that power nearly all smartphones and a vast range of IoT and computing devices.

Arm Holdings currently has 39 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $208,450–$282,050 across 38 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Procurement Category Manager, Technology Infrastructure & Datacenter

Procurement Category Manager – Technology Infrastructure & Datacenter The Procurement team is seeking a commercially savvy Procurement Category Manager to manage technology infrastructure and datacenter procurement. This role involves developing category strategies, leading end-to-end sourcing activities including market assessment and competitive tendering, and managing strategic supplier relationships to ensure performance and risk mitigation. You will collaborate with Engineering, IT, Finance, and Legal teams to provide commercial guidance and translate complex technical requirements into effective procurement plans. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in datacenter environments, infrastructure technologies, and contract negotiation. Key skills include market intelligence, identifying commercial levers for value beyond price, and managing large-scale sourcing pipelines. Preferred experience includes familiarity with Ariba or Zip platforms, the semiconductor industry, and potentially cloud or software categories. You will navigate a fast-paced environment to secure essential equipment, services, and solutions that underpin the company's technology infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Develop and implement category strategies based on spend, supplier, market, and demand insights.
  • Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including market assessment, supplier selection, competitive tendering, and contract negotiation.
  • Apply commercial strategies to deliver best value regarding total cost of ownership, risk, and service levels.
  • Analyze market dynamics and emerging technologies to inform procurement strategy and decision-making.
  • Manage strategic supplier relationships to drive performance, governance, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide commercial guidance and influence stakeholders across Engineering, IT, and Finance departments.
  • Identify supply risks and implement mitigation actions aligned with corporate ESG objectives.

What we're looking for

  • Must have confirmed experience in Procurement and Category Management including leading strategic sourcing activity.
  • Must have expertise in Technology Infrastructure procurement and supporting Datacenter environments.
  • Must be able to develop category strategies and translate them into executable sourcing pipelines.
  • Must demonstrate strong commercial competence to deliver value beyond headline price through various commercial levers.
  • Must have a proven track record of leading complex end-to-end sourcing and negotiation activities.
  • Must possess the ability to craft and negotiate sophisticated commercial agreements.
  • Must be able to translate technical and business requirements into effective commercial strategies while collaborating with senior stakeholders.

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