Principal Category Procurement Manager - Technology

Navartis; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ISP seeks a Principal Category Procurement Manager in Reading to enhance efficiency through strategic procurement in technology. This role involves leading sourcing events, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance while achieving cost savings. An attractive package includes up to £75,000 per annum with a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in Software and IT is essential.
• Telecommunications (FTTX) experience beneficial.
• CIPS certification is non-negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing events and negotiate with suppliers.
• Manage Opex/Capex spending and deliver savings.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations.

Skills

Sourcing Event Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Compliance Initiatives

Innovation Sourcing

Education

CIPS Level 4

Tools

NetSuite

Gatekeeper

Job description

Principal Category Procurement Manager - Technology, Reading

Client:

Navartis

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

34f7112c2b43

Job Views:

41

Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

Job Description:

Job Description

Principal Category Procurement Manager - Technology

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Principal Category Procurement Manager to join a well-established and ambitious ISP to drive efficiency and innovation across key Categories by implementing dynamic category strategies in partnership with the Head of Category Procurement.

Your role as Principal Category Procurement Manager will give you an opportunity to be the Architect and Deliverer of Procurement across Software and Technology - Lead Sourcing Events, Negotiate with Suppliers, Implement Compliance around Procurement Policies, and drive Business Standards resulting in a fully functional and fit for purpose Category Team.


Key responsibilities for this Principal Category Procurement Manager - Technology role:

- Handle tactical and strategic procurement
- Sourcing Event Management
- Category Management
- Manage Opex/Capex spend, contract approvals, and deliver savings within an ethical trading and legal framework.
- Lead dynamic sourcing events (RFS/RFI/RFP/BAFO) to secure essential technology goods and services, ensuring smooth and safe operations
- Work closely with the Commercial Contract Management team to manage supplier performance and contracts, ensuring alignment with Group procurement strategies
- accountable for delivering savings (embedded and cost avoidance), driving efficiency, and fostering strong supplier relationships
- support compliance initiatives and risk management activities related to OFCOM & TSA compliance, ISO Accreditations, H&S, data protection, information security, and financial controls.
- Innovation Sourcing, Strategic Supplier Management, P2P Strategy Execution, KPI Achievement, Data and Contract Management

Requirements for this Principal Category Procurement Manager role:

- 2-4 years' experience in Software and IT
- CIPS Level 4 - non negotiable
- NetSuite and Gatekeeper experience
- Telecommunications (FTTX) experience beneficial.


Package offered for this Principal Category Procurement Manager role:

- Permanent Employment
- Hybrid working environment
- £70,000-£75,000 per annum + extensive benefits package
- Immediate Availability for Interviews and Starting

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Created on 24/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom