IT Category Manager – Sourcing Technology Procurement Manager
Leeds | Hybrid Working
A fast paced organisation where procurement is playing a key strategic role in driving growth, delivering value, and influencing commercial decisions.
As part of our continued investment in Procurement, we’re looking for a IT Category Manager – Technology Procurement.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Technology Procurement professional, or a high-performing indirect procurement specialist looking to take ownership of a diverse portfolio, partnering with senior stakeholders to drive value, innovation and business outcomes within a complex, fast-paced environment.
Description
As part of the IT procurement team – You’ll have responsibility for end-to-end sourcing activity along with setting the category strategy. You’ll also influence and partner your category stakeholders to help deliver our cost transformation activity and help ensure a best-in-class cost base.
You’ll lead on a variety of major business technology investments, executive priorities and cost transformation programmes; delivering some of our largest and most impactful activity
Help to deliver our cost and cash programme, develop our expertise across all categories, build the long-term roadmap, and leverage data and analytics to provide insight across the teams.
Involved in the overall procurement transformation, including embedding new ways or working both within the procurement team. This team will also lead the procurement technology roadmap, define processes, set standards
In addition you will;
- Manage end-to-end sourcing activities and develop technology category strategies.
- Influence and collaborate with stakeholders to support transformation initiatives and maintain a competitive cost base.
- Lead on major business investments and executive priorities within the function.
- Contribute to our cost and cash programme, leveraging data and analytics in the Centre of Excellence.
- Drive the procurement transformation, setting new standards and defining the procurement technology roadmap
Profile
A successful IT Category Manager – Technology Procurement should have:
- Proven experience in Technology Procurement/Category Management across Software, SaaS, Professional Services and Managed Services
- Skilled in crafting and managing complex contracts.
- Adept at balancing and anticipating the needs of various stakeholders.
- Experience in influencing senior level stakeholder within a large organisation.
- Agile and adaptable to support business needs in a dynamic transformation environment.
- Proactive self-starter who can work autonomously and engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels
Job Offer
A fantastic opportunity to join a Procurement function undergoing significant investment and transformation, where Procurement is increasingly recognised as a key driver of business performance.
You’ll benefit from:
- Ownership of a high-profile and diverse Technology Services portfolio.
- Exposure to senior leaders across functions.
- The opportunity to influence strategic business decisions and transformation programmes.
- A collaborative, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
- Clear opportunities for career development within an evolving Procurement function.
- Hybrid working, competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and excellent benefits.
IT Category Manager – Sourcing Technology Procurement Manager
Leeds | Hybrid Working
A fast paced organisation where procurement is playing a key strategic role in driving growth, delivering value, and influencing commercial decisions.
As part of our continued investment in Procurement, we’re looking for a IT Category Manager – Technology Procurement.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Technology Procurement professional, or a high-performing indirect procurement specialist looking to take ownership of a diverse portfolio, partnering with senior stakeholders to drive value, innovation and business outcomes within a complex, fast-paced environment.
Description
As part of the IT procurement team – You’ll have responsibility for end-to-end sourcing activity along with setting the category strategy. You’ll also influence and partner your category stakeholders to help deliver our cost transformation activity and help ensure a best-in-class cost base.
You’ll lead on a variety of major business technology investments, executive priorities and cost transformation programmes; delivering some of our largest and most impactful activity
Help to deliver our cost and cash programme, develop our expertise across all categories, build the long-term roadmap, and leverage data and analytics to provide insight across the teams.
Involved in the overall procurement transformation, including embedding new ways or working both within the procurement team. This team will also lead the procurement technology roadmap, define processes, set standards
In addition you will;
- Manage end-to-end sourcing activities and develop technology category strategies.
- Influence and collaborate with stakeholders to support transformation initiatives and maintain a competitive cost base.
- Lead on major business investments and executive priorities within the function.
- Contribute to our cost and cash programme, leveraging data and analytics in the Centre of Excellence.
- Drive the procurement transformation, setting new standards and defining the procurement technology roadmap
Profile
A successful IT Category Manager – Technology Procurement should have:
- Proven experience in Technology Procurement/Category Management across Software, SaaS, Professional Services and Managed Services
- Skilled in crafting and managing complex contracts.
- Adept at balancing and anticipating the needs of various stakeholders.
- Experience in influencing senior level stakeholder within a large organisation.
- Agile and adaptable to support business needs in a dynamic transformation environment.
- Proactive self-starter who can work autonomously and engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels
Job Offer
A fantastic opportunity to join a Procurement function undergoing significant investment and transformation, where Procurement is increasingly recognised as a key driver of business performance.
You’ll benefit from:
- Ownership of a high-profile and diverse Technology Services portfolio.
- Exposure to senior leaders across functions.
- The opportunity to influence strategic business decisions and transformation programmes.
- A collaborative, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
- Clear opportunities for career development within an evolving Procurement function.
- Hybrid working, competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and excellent benefits.
Desired Skills and Experience
IT Procurement Manager | Category Manager – Technology | Leeds | Hybrid Working
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
I’m currently supporting a leading organisation in the search for an experienced IT Procurement Manager to join a high-performing procurement team undergoing significant transformation and investment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver category strategies across Technology Procurement
- Lead end-to-end sourcing and tendering activities
- Manage key supplier relationships and complex commercial negotiations
- Support major technology programmes and business-critical investments
- Drive cost optimisation, value creation, and procurement transformation initiatives
- Partner with senior stakeholders to influence strategic decision-making
We’re Interested in Speaking to Candidates With:
- Technology procurement/category management experience
- Exposure to Software, SaaS, Cloud, Professional Services, Managed Services or Telecoms
- Strong contract negotiation and supplier management capability
- Experience working with senior stakeholders in a complex organisation
- A proactive, commercially minded approach with excellent stakeholder engagement skills
- Procurement professionals looking to broaden their technology category exposure will also be considered
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where procurement is highly valued and where you can genuinely influence strategic outcomes while developing your career.
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