Strategic Tech Procurement Category Lead

Executive Network Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services organization in Manchester is seeking a Technology Procurement leader to manage vendor strategies and optimize costs for technology-related spend. This role requires 5-10 years of experience in technology procurement, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a degree-level education. The successful candidate will enjoy a salary of £80,000 - £90,000 per annum, along with comprehensive benefits and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Strong guaranteed pension contribution

Healthcare benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Technology procurement or category management.
• Proven track record managing large-scale global technology spend.
• Strong stakeholder influence and internal customer engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and vendor management strategy for technology spend.
• Engage with high-level stakeholders including COO and board-level functions.
• Establish and drive the adoption of Category Management best practices.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Cost optimization

Supplier innovation

Strategic sourcing

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

A leading global professional services organization in Manchester is seeking a Technology Procurement leader to manage vendor strategies and optimize costs for technology-related spend. This role requires 5-10 years of experience in technology procurement, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a degree-level education. The successful candidate will enjoy a salary of £80,000 - £90,000 per annum, along with comprehensive benefits and a hybrid working model.