Category Manager – Technology Procurement

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 

Benefits