Tory Marks
IT Category Manager @ BAE Systems | Procurement, Negotiation, Software Management
- Role
- IT Category Manager at BAE Systems
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tory Marks
With over two years at Zylo and previous strategic roles in procurement, I\'ve honed my…
Experience
IT Category Manager
Dec 2024 — Present
Develop and execute strategic IT sourcing initiatives across software and hardware categories, leveraging deep procurement experience and market data to drive cost savings and operational efficiency. • Lead negotiations of supplier agreements including software licenses, long-term supply contracts, NDAs and client services, consistently securing favorable terms and pricing. • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, legal, finance, and business stakeholders to align procurement strategy and broader business and program objectives.• Drive ongoing software and IT commodity rationalization initiatives, identifying overlap, shelf ware, and opportunities for consolidation. • Utilize data-driven insights and pricing benchmarks to inform sourcing strategies, optimize spend, and identify cost-saving opportunities.• Manage supplier relationships, oversee performance, foster collaboration to ensure service quality and alignment with organizational needs.
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