Technology Category Manager
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- £70,000 per annum, inc benefits
Job Description:
Full job descriptionTechnology Category Manager
London (Hybrid)
£70,000 + bonus
The Opportunity
REED Procurement are partnering with a leading, consumer-facing media organisation that delivers content and experiences to millions of users every month. Operating across digital, print, audio and live platforms, this is a business where technology is at the heart of everything they do.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Technology Category Manager to step into a highly visible role within a fast-paced, evolving environment. You’ll play a key part in shaping supplier strategy and driving commercial value across critical technology and broadcasting spend.
The Role
You’ll take ownership of a broad technology spend area, with a strong focus on software and professional services, while working closely with teams across technology, digital products, marketing and broadcasting.
Key responsibilities will include:
*Leading procurement activity across technology and broadcasting suppliers
*Managing end-to-end sourcing programmes, from spend analysis through to negotiation and contract award
*Delivering measurable cost savings and cost avoidance across your categories
*Partnering with stakeholders across Technology, Digital, MarTech and Editorial teams
*Ensuring robust supplier due diligence in collaboration with legal, finance, cyber security and data protection teams
*Supporting governance, reporting, and procurement best practice
*Contributing to cross-entity and global procurement initiatives
*Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders
About You
*We’re looking for a commercially minded procurement professional who thrives in a fast-moving, delivery-focused environment.
*Strong experience in technology procurement (software and professional services)
*Proven success delivering end-to-end sourcing programmes
*Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills
*Experience with spend analysis, market benchmarking and business case development
*A solid understanding of supplier contracts and commercial frameworks
*Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
*A proactive, self-starting mindset with the ability to work independently
*CIPS Level 4 qualification or above
London (Hybrid)
£70,000 + bonus
The Opportunity
REED Procurement are partnering with a leading, consumer-facing media organisation that delivers content and experiences to millions of users every month. Operating across digital, print, audio and live platforms, this is a business where technology is at the heart of everything they do.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Technology Category Manager to step into a highly visible role within a fast-paced, evolving environment. You’ll play a key part in shaping supplier strategy and driving commercial value across critical technology and broadcasting spend.
The Role
You’ll take ownership of a broad technology spend area, with a strong focus on software and professional services, while working closely with teams across technology, digital products, marketing and broadcasting.
Key responsibilities will include:
*Leading procurement activity across technology and broadcasting suppliers
*Managing end-to-end sourcing programmes, from spend analysis through to negotiation and contract award
*Delivering measurable cost savings and cost avoidance across your categories
*Partnering with stakeholders across Technology, Digital, MarTech and Editorial teams
*Ensuring robust supplier due diligence in collaboration with legal, finance, cyber security and data protection teams
*Supporting governance, reporting, and procurement best practice
*Contributing to cross-entity and global procurement initiatives
*Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders
About You
*We’re looking for a commercially minded procurement professional who thrives in a fast-moving, delivery-focused environment.
*Strong experience in technology procurement (software and professional services)
*Proven success delivering end-to-end sourcing programmes
*Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills
*Experience with spend analysis, market benchmarking and business case development
*A solid understanding of supplier contracts and commercial frameworks
*Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
*A proactive, self-starting mindset with the ability to work independently
*CIPS Level 4 qualification or above
Job number 3894795
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