Strategic Tech & AI Procurement Lead

Procurement Heads Ltd; England; In loco; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Procurement Heads Ltd is seeking an experienced Category Manager to own the Technology, IT and AI spend portfolio for a leading global law firm. You will work with senior stakeholders and strategic suppliers to deliver commercial value, drive innovation and strengthen supplier relationships.

The role focuses on complex sourcing, contract management and governance across multiple regions, with emphasis on sustainable procurement and risk management.

Competenze

• Proven category management experience in Technology/IT procurement.
• Experience delivering complex sourcing, tender management and contract negotiations.
• Strong stakeholder management and engagement with senior leadership.
• Knowledge of procurement governance, supplier risk and sustainable sourcing.
• Experience in a professional services or similarly complex environment.

Mansioni

• Develop and deliver category strategies across Technology, IT and AI aligned to business objectives.
• Provide strategic guidance throughout sourcing, supplier selection, tendering and contract lifecycle.
• Lead complex sourcing activities from market analysis to contract award.
• Maintain relationships with senior stakeholders and act as trusted procurement partner.
• Negotiate commercial agreements delivering value while managing risk.
• Drive supplier performance, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Support global procurement policies, governance and best practices.
• Champion ESG and responsible sourcing across global suppliers.
• Enhance procurement reporting and spend visibility for insights.
• Identify and mitigate commercial, contractual and supply chain risks.

Conoscenze

Technology procurement

IT procurement

Sourcing strategy

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Formazione

CIPS qualification, or progress towards one

Descrizione del lavoro

Procurement Heads Ltd is seeking an experienced Category Manager to own the Technology, IT and AI spend portfolio for a leading global law firm. You will work with senior stakeholders and strategic suppliers to deliver commercial value, drive innovation and strengthen supplier relationships.

The role focuses on complex sourcing, contract management and governance across multiple regions, with emphasis on sustainable procurement and risk management.