Global Category Manager - Technology
Industry: Globally Renowned Life Sciences Business
Location: London or Cheshire (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 + Bonus and Excellent Package
We are partnering with a globally recognised life sciences company undergoing a major procurement transformation. With a technology spend exceeding $80M, they are looking for a strategic procurement leader to take full ownership of their IT category – driving value, negotiating complex global contracts and shaping supplier relationships at the highest level. This is a high-impact role, working closely with senior stakeholders to influence and execute a best-in-class technology procurement strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Category Leadership: Own the full lifecycle of IT procurement categories, driving strategy, supplier selection, and total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements for strategic suppliers (SAP and Microsoft etc)
- Strategic Sourcing: Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, from complex negotiations to robust Supplier Relationship Management – ensuring quality of service for stakeholders and identifying innovative savings opportunities
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with IT leaders (VP and CIO) to align procurement strategy with overall business objectives and ensure value add for the tech function
- Spend Management: Oversee all spend areas within IT, ensuring cost-effectiveness and continuous improvement in procurement processes
Key Requirements:
- Proven expertise in IT procurement, ideally with strong experience in the software category
- Demonstrable experience managing significant spend portfolios (approximately $80M) and delivering tangible cost savings
- Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills, with a track record of handling complex deals
- Strong stakeholder management capabilities, with experience engaging and influencing senior leaders
- In-depth understanding of cost modelling principles and category management best practices
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Proactive approach to procurement – execution and delivery is key in this fast paced role
What They Offer:
- A competitive salary of £75,000 - £80,000 + bonus and comprehensive package
- The opportunity to work in a dynamic, global environment where your expertise will drive key business decisions and unlock additional spend responsibilities
- A chance to be a strategic partner within a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in procurement
If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for IT procurement and the ambition to drive change at the highest levels, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply or learn more, please send your CV to Declan at declan@pod-talent.com – or click Apply now.
