Rocket Mortgage
Rocket Mortgage
Rocket Mortgage is a finance and fintech company focused on making home buying and refinancing more straightforward through digital mortgage services. Its platform supports consumers with mortgage options such as fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, FHA, and VA loans, along with online tools and calculators for evaluating financing needs. Job seekers exploring opportunities in fintech, real estate, and consumer financial services may find roles connected to the technology and operations behind a modern online lending experience.

Procurement Technology Category Manager - Detroit Onsite

Lead technology procurement for Rocket Mortgage in Detroit, covering software, hardware, and IT services. Manage vendor negotiations, contracts, sourcing activities, and category strategy.

Description

  • Lead sourcing activities across assigned technology categories, including RFPs, RFQs, and contract negotiations.
  • Collaborate with IT, Security, Engineering, and business teams to turn technology needs into sourcing requirements.
  • Negotiate vendor pricing, contractual terms, and service-level commitments.
  • Track requisitions and contracts from approval through negotiation and execution.
  • Research markets and benchmark pricing to guide vendor selection and sourcing decisions.
  • Assist with vendor performance assessments and renewal planning.
  • Find opportunities to reduce costs and avoid unnecessary spending.
  • Follow procurement policies, sourcing procedures, and contract standards.
  • Keep complete records of sourcing decisions, contract terms, and vendor communications.
  • Manage sourcing, vendor relationships, and category strategy for software, hardware, and technology professional services.
  • Progress toward handling more complex negotiations and broader category ownership.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, finance, or a related discipline, or comparable professional experience.
  • Three to five years of experience in procurement, category management, sourcing, or vendor management.
  • Experience or exposure to technology categories such as software, hardware, or IT services.
  • Proven ability to negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships.
  • Strong analytical ability when assessing pricing, contractual terms, and total cost of ownership.
  • Working knowledge of requisition-to-PO processes, sourcing events, and contract lifecycle management.
  • Clear communication and effective stakeholder management across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Proficiency with procurement or ERP platforms such as Workday, SAP Ariba, Coupa, or comparable systems.
  • Familiarity with SaaS licensing, cloud services, hardware, and IT professional services.
  • Knowledge of software licensing models and foundational data security and privacy contract terms.
  • Experience supporting or participating in technology vendor RFPs.

Benefits

  • Eligible team members receive health benefits that support employees and their families.
  • Opportunities for professional and career development.
  • Benefits and workplace perks.
  • Resources and support focused on employees’ overall well-being.
  • Inclusive work environment.
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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