A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Technology Procurement Manager to join a growing procurement function and play a key role in delivering major strategic technology programmes. This role focuses on strategic sourcing, working on complex, multi-million-pound projects and shaping the future of category management across the category.
Responsibilities:
* Manage significant multi-million-pound technology sourcing projects, ensuring effective planning, coordination and execution across the full procurement lifecycle.
* Conduct meaningful market insight and supplier engagement activities to understand capability, innovation and pricing models, to shape requirements and build strong sourcing strategies that deliver best value.
* Play a key role in negotiating commercial terms, pricing and risk allocation to achieve balanced and competitive contract outcomes.
* Assist in shaping contract frameworks and performance mechanisms that drive supplier accountability and measurable service delivery.
To be considered:
* Procurement Manager / Category Manager with deep IT / Technology category experience.
* Proven record of successfully delivering high value, complex end-to-end sourcing projects.
* Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to juggle multiple projects with excellent organisational discipline.
On offer:
* £70,000 - £77,000 plus bonus
* Hybrid: 2 days / week in their Manchester office