Manage the end-to-end procurement of goods and services critical to delivering innovative, mission-driven technology solutions. The role requires compliance with FAR and DFARS, and internal company policies, while also driving cost-effective and timely acquisitions. Lead strategic sourcing efforts, negotiate with suppliers, and maintain strong vendor relationships, collaborating closely with program, engineering, contracts, and finance teams.
Join HERE Technologies as a Category Manager, leading procurement initiatives across IT hardware, software, telecom, and data center services. Drive value through smart sourcing, stakeholder collaboration, and contract negotiation within a high-performing team. Your ability to build relationships, manage contracts, and deliver outcomes will make a real impact shaping the future of HERE’s technology infrastructure.
This position manages procurement activities, maintaining and improving supplier relationships, and making cost-effective purchasing decisions. Responsibilities include sourcing and vetting vendors, negotiating contracts, and working with internal team members to align procurement strategies with our goals. This role requires a data-informed mindset and experience in supplier management/process improvement.
The Senior Buyer supports the procurement of data center and connectivity services, managing the full contract lifecycle and supplier performance for assigned categories. The Senior Buyer is expected to step in and support the Procurement Lead in operational and commercial aspects.