Technology Category Specialist - Hybrid Procurement

Primark; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

Bonus potential

27 days leave + bank holidays

Tax Saver Tickets

Fitness centre

Subsidised cafeteria

Job summary

Primark is seeking a procurement professional to shape and execute the Technology category strategy across software, cloud and infrastructure. You will analyse spend, negotiate with suppliers, and drive value while partnering with internal teams and offshore delivery partners.

The role is hybrid, with 1-2 days working from home, and offers benefits including healthcare and pension, plus a potential bonus. Join a dynamic team delivering sustainable procurement outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Procurement with knowledge of sourcing and category management.
• Experience in technology procurement including software, cloud, hardware, and services.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to drive value-driven outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management within a matrixed organisation.
• Analytical mindset using spend and market data to inform decisions.
• Proactive, organised and able to lead procurement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Technology category strategy across software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure and services.
• Analyse spend, supplier performance, contracts and market trends to identify savings opportunities.
• Lead and support supplier negotiations and contract renewals.
• Build relationships with business stakeholders, suppliers and offshore delivery partners.
• Drive supplier governance, performance management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leverage data and digital tools to improve procurement efficiency and governance compliance.

Skills

Procurement experience

Sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Project management

Communication

Change management

Job description

Primark is seeking a procurement professional to shape and execute the Technology category strategy across software, cloud and infrastructure. You will analyse spend, negotiate with suppliers, and drive value while partnering with internal teams and offshore delivery partners.

The role is hybrid, with 1-2 days working from home, and offers benefits including healthcare and pension, plus a potential bonus. Join a dynamic team delivering sustainable procurement outcomes.