Technology Category Manager
Hertfordshire HQ (Hybrid – 3 days per week)
Up to £85,000 + 20% Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Talent Drive | B Corp™ are delighted to be supporting a market-leading, multi-site consumer business on a key hire within their Procurement function.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Technology Category Manager to take full ownership of a broad IT & Digital spend portfolio within a fast paced, transformation led environment.
You will be joining a business investing heavily in technology, where procurement is seen as a true strategic partner. This role offers real visibility, manging and building relationships with stakeholders from software engineers right through to C-suite level, influencing key commercial decisions.
This is a high impact, hands on role where you will:
* Take full ownership of the Technology category, spanning SaaS, software, infrastructure, networks, cyber security and telecoms
* Develop and deliver category strategies aligned to business and digital roadmaps
* Lead end-to-end sourcing activity including RFPs, negotiations and contract management
* Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, driving performance and innovation
* Partner with senior stakeholders across Technology, Product and Corporate functions
* Identify and deliver cost optimisation and value creation opportunities
* Stay ahead of market trends and emerging technologies, particularly within SaaS
* Support procurement transformation and best practice across the wider function
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven experience in IT / Technology procurement or category management
* Strong exposure across a broad tech stack, with a lean towards SaaS
* Demonstrable experience influencing stakeholders from technical teams through to exec level
* Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
* Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment
* Experience managing complex supplier landscapes and multi-category spend
* MCIPS (desirable, not essential)
If you are an experienced IT & Technology procurement professional looking to step into a role where you take full ownership of the IT category strategy working with a strong stakeholder base, this is a brilliant opportunity to accelerate your career.
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