At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technology procurement strategies and drive supplier performance for impactful change.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation focused on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, private medical insurance, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and community volunteering.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a transformative role within a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Experience in technology procurement and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 77600 - 100000 £ per year.
Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid)
Salary: £77,600 - £100,000 per annum + excellent benefits
We are on an exciting transformation journey, evolving into a more technology-driven organisation where innovation, collaboration and customer focus are at the heart of everything we do. This is more than a strategic shift. It is an opportunity for ambitious professionals to develop their careers, drive meaningful change and make a lasting impact.
As our reliance on third-party technology partners continues to grow, we are investing in the future of procurement through a multi-year transformation programme. Our goal is to create a best-in-class operating model that maximises the value of our supplier ecosystem, connects us with the right external expertise, delivers commercial value, and ensures compliance with regulatory and risk requirements.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Category & Sourcing Lead – Technology to join our Procurement team in Milton Keynes. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will play a key role in driving procurement excellence across the technology category. You will lead the development and execution of category strategies, bringing together market intelligence, commercial expertise and stakeholder engagement to deliver value beyond traditional cost savings. You will manage a high-performing procurement team, partnering with senior business stakeholders to enable strategic objectives, optimise supplier performance and support organisational transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development, approval and delivery of technology category strategies aligned to business priorities and global technology objectives.
- Provide market insight, commercial expertise and industry intelligence to support strategic decision-making.
- Deliver benchmarking, commercial analysis and sourcing insights that identify value creation opportunities.
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and act as a trusted procurement advisor.
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing procurement team.
- Serve as the subject matter expert across technology procurement and sourcing activities.
- Drive supplier performance, contract optimisation and value realisation.
- Support ongoing procurement transformation initiatives and continuous improvement programmes.
Professional Experience
Required
- Proven track record in category management and strategic sourcing within technology procurement.
- Experience managing complex commercial agreements and supplier contracts.
- Experience leading and developing teams.
- Strong experience engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making.
Preferred
- Procurement transformation or operating model change experience.
- Experience within a large, complex and regulated organisation.
Why Join Us?
We recognise that our people are our greatest asset. In return for your expertise and contribution, we offer a comprehensive reward and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing and personal life.
Reward & Benefits
- Competitive salary of £77,600 - £100,000 per annum (depending on experience).
- £6,000 annual car allowance.
- 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
- Option to purchase up to 5 additional days' holiday each year.
- Company-funded private medical insurance.
- Life assurance and income protection cover.
- Additional voluntary benefits, including critical illness and enhanced protection options.
- Share incentive and investment opportunities.
- 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 through all life stages.
- Volunteering opportunities to support local communities.
- Learning, development and career progression opportunities within a dynamic and evolving organisation.
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