# Senior Category Manager, IT Software & Hardware at Waymo

- Company: Waymo
- What the company does: Waymo—formerly the Google self-driving car project—makes it safe and easy for people & things to get around with autonomous vehicles. Take a ride now. Backed by Bessemer, Kleiner Perkins and Sequoia.
- Company website: https://waymo.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Remote
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-11-05
- Apply by: 2026-12-20
- Apply: https://careers.withwaymo.com/jobs?gh_jid=8350276&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/waymo-senior-category-manager-it-software-and-hardware/

## About the role

Waymo's Procurement and Vendor Enablement Office (PVEO) is the engine behind our rapid scaling. We are a diverse, collaborative group with a mission to efficiently procure the critical infrastructure and technology required to scale the Waymo Driver. In this role, the IT Category Manager supports the business by leading strategic sourcing and category management for our Software (SaaS/On-Prem), End-User Hardware, and IT Professional Services. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 7+ years of strategic procurement experience, with at least 4+ years dedicated to IT, Software, or Technology sourcing
- Deep expertise in SaaS licensing models (consumption-based, per-seat, enterprise agreements) and experience negotiating with Tier 1 software publishers
- Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including MSAs, EULAs, DPAs, and Professional Services SOWs
- Experience managing Hardware lifecycles and negotiating with large VARs (e.g., CDW, Insight, Presidio) or OEMs (Lenovo, Apple, Dell)
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to present TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) analysis to Finance and Engineering leadership
- Ability to operate in a high-velocity environment, managing multiple concurrent high-priority renewals and sourcing events

Tags: PVEO (KPL)

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