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Category Manager – Technology Procurement

DAZN
India - HyderabadOn-site2mo ago
Employment
Permanent Full Time

About the role

What You'll Be Doing

  • Owning category strategy – Develop and execute procurement strategies across technology categories including cloud, SaaS, infrastructure, broadcast/streaming tech, cybersecurity, and AI/ML tooling
  • Running sourcing & negotiations – Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, from RFPs to contract negotiation, securing favourable terms and long-term value
  • Building vendor relationships – Manage strategic supplier partnerships, conduct performance reviews, and hold vendors accountable to SLAs and deliverables
  • Driving cost optimisation – Analyse spend data to identify savings opportunities, eliminate waste, and support FinOps initiatives across cloud and SaaS
  • Collaborating cross-functionally – Partner with Engineering, IT, Product, Finance, and Legal to understand requirements and align procurement with business priorities
  • Implementing tools & processes – Identify opportunities to improve procurement operations through new tools, automation, or policy enhancements
  • Staying ahead of the market – Track emerging technologies, vendor landscapes, and industry trends to inform sourcing decisions and bring fresh ideas to the table
  • Supporting AI & innovation initiatives – Contribute to the evaluation and procurement of AI/ML solutions and help embed responsible, forward-thinking sourcing practices

What You'll Bring

  • 3–5 years' experience in technology procurement, sourcing, or category management
  • Solid track record negotiating contracts and managing vendors across technology categories
  • Strong analytical skills—comfortable digging into spend data and turning insights into action
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; you can influence without authority
  • Organised and delivery-focused, able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
  • Genuine interest in technology and how it enables business outcomes

  • Experience implementing procurement tools, platforms, or process improvements
  • Exposure to AI/ML procurement or supporting AI-driven initiatives
  • Familiarity with FinOps principles or cloud cost management
  • Background in media, entertainment, or streaming technology environments
  • Experience with sustainability or responsible sourcing practices

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