Technology Category Manager, Group Strategic Procurement, Group Finance

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute assigned Technology sub‑category strategies (e.g. SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity), including spend analysis, market assessment and opportunity identification.
• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing activities with IT stakeholders, including RFx execution, evaluation, negotiation and contract award.
• Manage key suppliers, covering performance reviews, contract compliance, renewals and issue resolution.
• Conduct supplier risk and due diligence assessments, including cybersecurity, financial and ESG considerations.
• Deliver and track cost savings and optimisation initiatives, including licence optimisation and consumption management.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with ESG, sustainability and regulatory requirements (e.g. data residency, AI ethics). Use digital and AI‑enabled tools to support spend analysis, contract reviews and renewal tracking.
• Support regional implementation, guided buying and catalogue management within eProcurement systems.
• Work closely with IT, Legal, Finance and regional teams to ensure smooth sourcing‑to‑contract execution.
• Contribute to category reporting and continuous improvement, escalating key issues to the Head of Category when required.

Job Requirements:

• Procurement experience with the focused-on Technology categories (SaaS, cloud and cybersecurity experience essential).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Business, Supply Chain or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as MCIPS / CPSM, Cloud Practitioner or ITIL are an advantage.
• Proven track record executing complex technology sourcing initiatives and delivering measurable savings and compliance outcomes.
• Strong expertise in software and SaaS contracting, TCO analysis, vendor ecosystems and emerging technology trends.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical and modelling skills (Excel / Power BI).Strong stakeholder management and project delivery capability.