Lorien
Category Manager - Technology
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Role: Technology Category & Sourcing Manager
Salary: Up to £70,000 – Depending on experience + £6,000 car allowance
Location: Milton Keynes
Hybrid working: Need to be in the office approximately 12 days per month
Our client is undergoing an exciting transformation, evolving into a more technology-driven organisation where innovation, collaboration and strategic thinking are at the heart of success.
This is an opportunity to join a high-performing procurement function and play a key role in delivering value through a complex and evolving supplier ecosystem. Working closely with technology and business stakeholders, you will help define sourcing strategies, optimise supplier relationships and ensure the organisation can leverage external expertise to support future growth and business objectives.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Technology Category & Sourcing Manager to be based in Milton Keynes operating within a hybrid working model.
As a Technology Category & Sourcing Manager, you will lead category management, sourcing and supplier management activities across a designated technology spend area. You will act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, developing sourcing strategies that deliver commercial value, support business priorities and drive operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement multi-year technology category and sourcing strategies aligned to business and technology objectives
- Lead complex and strategic sourcing initiatives from market engagement through to contract award
- Deliver sustainable cost savings and broader commercial value in line with procurement and business targets
- Translate organisational priorities into actionable category and sourcing plans
- Identify opportunities to maximise value through effective contract lifecycle management
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and influence decision-making across the organisation
- Monitor supplier performance to ensure quality, service, compliance and cost expectations are achieved
- Support financial planning, forecasting and budget management activities
- Keep abreast of market trends, supplier innovations and industry developments to inform sourcing decisions
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About You
Essential Experience
- Proven experience in technology and IT services category management and sourcing within a large, complex procurement environment within one of the following - Cloud, End User Computing, IT Services, Infrastructure
- Demonstrable experience managing high-value contracts and strategic sourcing activities
- Experience supporting financial planning, forecasting and budget management
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering measurable business value
Desirable Experience
- Experience working within a regulated industry, such as financial services, utilities, telecommunications or healthcare
- Professional procurement qualifications such as CIPS
- Degree in Business, Finance, Procurement or a related discipline
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Technical Skills
- Strong commercial and negotiation capabilities
- Cost analysis and financial modelling skills
- Understanding of procurement processes, systems and governance frameworks
- Knowledge of technology categories including IT services, infrastructure or digital solutions
Personal Attributes
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and levels of seniority
- Results-driven with a focus on delivering value
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
- £6,000 annual car allowance
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional entitlement based on length of service
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance and income protection benefits
- Company share and savings schemes
- Access to a wide range of employee discounts and benefits
- Comprehensive wellbeing support covering physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing
- Enhanced family-friendly policies and support programmes
- Volunteering opportunities and community engagement initiatives
- Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities
Working Pattern
This role operates on a hybrid working model, with employees expected to attend the office approximately 12 days per month. Please consider travel requirements to base location when applying.
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