Category Manager - Technology

Category Manager - Technology Procurement

Leeds (Hybrid working - 3 days on site)

Alexander Lloyd are delighted to be partnering with a highly desirable, globally recognised brand in the media/sports space.

About the Role

Take ownership of strategic sourcing across a complex and fast-moving technology estate. This role sits at the heart of a modern digital organisation, partnering closely with Technology, Product, Finance and Legal teams to enable scale, innovation and value.

You'll lead technology procurement strategy across a diverse portfolio including cloud, SaaS, infrastructure, cybersecurity, broadcast/streaming platforms and emerging technologies such as AI. This role is about commercial leadership, supplier partnerships and enabling business success.

Role Responsibilities:

• Set and deliver category strategies across a broad technology portfolio, ensuring commercial alignment with business objectives
• Lead complex sourcing and procurement activities, from market engagement and RFPs through to contract negotiation and award
• Establish and maintain strong, value-driven relationships with strategic technology suppliers
• Use spend and performance data to identify optimisation opportunities and improve return on investment
• Work in close partnership with Technology, Product, Finance and Legal teams to understand requirements and support delivery at pace
• Improve procurement effectiveness through better tools, processes and governance
• Monitor technology market developments and supplier innovation to inform sourcing decisions
• Support the sourcing and adoption of emerging technologies, including AI solutions, in a responsible and commercially sound way

Experience:

• Proven experience in technology procurement, sourcing or category management
• Demonstrable success negotiating commercial agreements across technology suppliers
• Comfortable working across categories such as cloud, SaaS, infrastructure or digital platforms
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into practical recommendations
• Confident communicator with the credibility to influence stakeholders across multiple functions
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage concurrent initiatives effectively
• A genuine interest in technology and how it enables business growth and innovation

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