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Lead Procurement Manager – Technology & Digital Media
We are working with a leading technology and data-driven business seeking a Lead Procurement Manager to drive strategic procurement initiatives and lead a high-performing team.
This is a unique opportunity to influence procurement transformation within a global organisation, working closely with senior leadership and delivering value through innovation, negotiation, and strategic planning.
Responsibilities:
* Led a team of procurement professionals, driving team performance and development.
* Own end-to-end procurement for technology and digital media categories, with a focus on software/SaaS buying.
* Negotiate complex, high-value contracts to deliver measurable savings and strategic advantages.
* Drive procurement transformation initiatives, incorporating AI and automation tools to optimise processes.
* Develop and execute comprehensive category plans aligned with long-term business objectives.
* Engage and influence senior stakeholders, including presenting at the board and leadership level.
* Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver process improvements and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
* Proven experience in technology procurement, ideally within software or SaaS environments.
* Digital/media buying experience in a technology or software context.
* Demonstrated track record of significant negotiation achievements.
* Experience managing or leading teams.
* Strong end-to-end procurement lifecycle expertise, including category planning and P&L ownership.
* Ability to confidently engage with senior stakeholders up to board level.
* Strategic thinker with a background in driving procurement transformation and automation initiatives.
* Exposure to AI or GenAI tools (e.g., Copilot, Microsoft AI platforms).
* Experience operating in matrix-style environments and reporting into group-level leadership.
This role offers more than operational oversight—it’s an opportunity to lead change, drive procurement innovation, and deliver long-term value within a tech-forward, strategically evolving organisation.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management, Information Technology, and Purchasing
* Industries
Technology, Information and Media, Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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