Our cloud-based technology platforms offer fast and reliable access to a unique portfolio of travel products & services, while rich data and intelligence seamlessly connect supply and demand worldwide.
We have over more than 3,000 experts worldwide, including specialists on the ground who provide insights and support to boost trading even further, especially in the most hard-to-reach segments. This unique blend of technology, data and passionate people serves as a catalyst for all businesses aiming to unlock their full potential in the travel arena.
The Senior Category Manager – IT & Technology Procurement is responsible for driving measurable cost optimization, maximizing total cost of ownership (TCO) value, and protecting operational cash flow through advanced strategic sourcing, software license governance, and rigorous cloud and infrastructure contract management across complex enterprise technology categories. The role acts as a primary commercial advisor and technology procurement lead, partnering closely with IT, Architecture,



and Business leadership to align technology investments, mitigate cyber and compliance risks, and govern strategic vendor relationships across the organization.
Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives across core technology categories—including software, applications, cloud infrastructure, AI platforms, and IT services—through demand analysis, market assessments, RFx execution, complex negotiations, and contract awards.
Own category strategies for IT and Technology, aligning software, cloud, infrastructure, and technical services with business priorities, technology roadmaps, and long-term value creation.
Drive enterprise vendor strategies for key platforms and ecosystems, including SAP (S/4HANA, BTP, BRIM, SAC), Salesforce (CRM, Agentforce), cloud hyper-scalers (AWS, Microsoft Azure, GCP), and modern data architectures (Snowflake, Databricks).
Leverage commercial AI understanding to negotiate emerging AI licensing, token- and co

📌 Senior Category Manager (Santalla)
🏢 HBX Group
📍 Santalla