Tech Category Lead: Strategy, Savings & Transformation

Talent Drive | B Corp; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization is seeking a Procurement Category Manager – Technology to shape and deliver the IT category strategy during a major transformation. This senior role involves direct collaboration with C-suite stakeholders and focuses on strategic sourcing and cost savings across software, hardware, and IT professional services. Candidates should have proven experience in category strategy within large organizations. This role offers a hybrid work model with three days on-site in Reading.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing and executing category strategies in large, complex organisations.
• Strong knowledge of technology markets, including SaaS and hardware.
• A track record of leading complex, high-value negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic category management plans to maximise spend under management.
• Lead the creation and implementation of sourcing and negotiation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainability in technology procurement.

Skills

Category strategy development

Negotiation

Cost savings

Knowledge of technology markets

Stakeholder management

Job description

A leading retail organization is seeking a Procurement Category Manager – Technology to shape and deliver the IT category strategy during a major transformation. This senior role involves direct collaboration with C-suite stakeholders and focuses on strategic sourcing and cost savings across software, hardware, and IT professional services. Candidates should have proven experience in category strategy within large organizations. This role offers a hybrid work model with three days on-site in Reading.