Hybrid Procurement Lead: Data Governance & Info Security

Sainsbury’s Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount (10–15%)

Pensions and life cover

Bonus up to 10% of salary

Annual leave + buy/sell option

Season ticket loans

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plans

Pay advance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Sainsbury’s Group is seeking a Procurement Buyer in Technology Services, Infrastructure and Strategy to own the Data Governance and Information Security category, a high-priority area with exposure to leadership. You will shape category direction, drive commercial value and maintain trusted stakeholder relationships across a high-volume portfolio.

The role offers career development and a supportive environment, with in-office days in London, Coventry or Manchester once or twice a month and the

Qualifications

• Demonstrable category management experience, including end-to-end sourcing and commercial negotiation.
• Proven ability to work autonomously while managing a high-volume portfolio of complex, high-value projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrable ability to maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, including senior leaders.
• Analytical capability in evaluating costs and commercial options using data.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into practical, commercially focused category solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own the Data Governance and Information Security category with a portfolio of 30–40 concurrent projects.
• Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies for critical security technology solutions.
• Lead tenders and negotiations and ensure adherence to Procurement Policy.
• Maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams and senior leaders.

Skills

Category management

Stakeholder management

Commercial negotiation

Data-driven cost analysis

Sourcing strategy

Job description

Sainsbury’s Group is seeking a Procurement Buyer in Technology Services, Infrastructure and Strategy to own the Data Governance and Information Security category, a high-priority area with exposure to leadership. You will shape category direction, drive commercial value and maintain trusted stakeholder relationships across a high-volume portfolio.

The role offers career development and a supportive environment, with in-office days in London, Coventry or Manchester once or twice a month and the