Senior Category Manager (Technology)
Join Cancer Research UK (CRUK) as a Senior Category Manager in Procurement to drive value through strategic technology sourcing.
Responsibilities
* Develop category strategies aligned with CRUK objectives using market insights and stakeholder input.
* Engage senior stakeholders to embed procurement strategies in business planning.
* Lead sourcing activities: supplier evaluation, selection, competitive tendering for optimal quality and cost outcomes.
* Negotiate and draft commercial contracts to secure robust terms and mitigate risk.
* Manage supplier relationships, ensuring delivery against KPIs and continuous improvement.
* Identify and mitigate supplier risk to protect operational and reputational interests.
* Monitor and report on category performance to deliver savings, value, and strategic alignment.
Qualifications
* Proven ability to build and manage strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
* Strong influencing and communication skills, securing stakeholder buy-in for complex technology sourcing strategies.
* Extensive experience leading change in IT categories, delivering measurable benefits.
* Deep expertise managing complex IT contracts and supplier relationships (managed services, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure).
* In‑depth knowledge of category management principles and track record of executing IT category strategies.
* End‑to‑end sourcing experience within IT categories, tendering, supplier evaluation, and stakeholder experience.
* Advanced negotiation skills, securing favourable commercial terms and drafting robust IT contract schedules.
Benefits
Competitive salary £56,000‑£63,000 and generous benefits package including retirement plan, flexible leave allowance, discounts, gym membership, flexible working culture, career development opportunities.
How to Apply
Submit your CV through CRUK recruitment portal. For more information please visit cancer.org.uk/careers or contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
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