Category Manager (IT)

Description

Position at HNI Workplace Furnishings Category Manager, IT Procurement

Location : On-site in Muscatine, IA or Remote with 50–60% TravelAt HNI Corporation , we’re more than a workplace furnishings leader — we’re a global family of brands committed to creating inspiring environments where people live, work, and gather. Rooted in integrity, inclusion, and innovation, we empower our team members to make a meaningful difference every day. Your Impact Starts the Day You Do!

What We Need :

We’re looking for a forward-thinking, results-driven Category Manager, IT Procurement to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings – Operations team. In this highly visible and strategic role, you’ll lead IT procurement and sourcing initiatives across a $25M–$35M spend portfolio — shaping our vendor relationships, optimizing costs, and driving operational excellence.This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to high-impact, enterprise-wide transformation efforts while working alongside collaborative, passionate professionals who value progress and performance.

What You Will Do :

• Lead with Strategy :

Design and execute a robust IT category strategy that aligns with HNI’s broader business goals, fuels innovation, and delivers measurable value.

Uncover and implement impactful cost optimization opportunities through strategic sourcing, license model evaluations, and supplier consolidation efforts.

Take the lead in negotiating complex, high-stakes contracts — including cloud services , MCA , ULA , and usage-based agreements with ARC (Additional Resource Charges) and RRC (Reduced Resource Credits) — that support scalability, performance, and compliance.

Build and nurture trusted partnerships with top-tier IT vendors, ensuring accountability, service excellence, and long-term collaboration.

Own the full sourcing lifecycle — from market research and RFP management to bid evaluation and contract finalization — ensuring we partner with the right suppliers, at the right time, for the right value.

Spearhead enterprise-level IT projects and large-scale implementations with platforms such as Oracle and Microsoft , helping us stay ahead in a competitive digital landscape.

Ensure all IT agreements meet rigorous legal, ethical, and financial standards — including careful evaluation of indemnification clauses , deadspace bands , and sweep provisions .

Continuously monitor IT market trends and sourcing best practices to keep our strategies fresh, forward-looking, and future-ready.

Actively support our diversity and inclusion commitments by identifying and engaging with a wide range of suppliers.

What You Bring :

Why You’ll Love Working at HNI :

Location and Travel :

HNI Corporation (NYSE : HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation’s leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products. We offer benefits starting from Day 1. To learn more, visit .