Procurement Category Manager - Technology & IT

Technology Category Manager

Hertfordshire HQ (Hybrid – 3 days per week)

Up to £74,000 + 20% Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Talent Drive | B CorpTM 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.

Please get in touch by apply to the advert or send your CV to brad@talentdrive.co.uk