Base: £48,000 - £53,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Technology category management experience
End-to-end it procurement process expertise
High-value supplier contract negotiation skills
This role leads all procurement activity for the Technology department within the Chief Operating Office, driving high-impact sourcing and contract management
Job Summary
This role leads all procurement activity for the Technology department within the Chief Operating Office, driving high-impact sourcing and contract management.
The successful candidate will shape category strategy, deliver end-to-end procurement projects, and partner with stakeholders to unlock value and foster innovation.
Cancer Research UK offers a generous benefits package, career development opportunities, and a mission-driven environment focused on beating cancer.
Matching Summary
This role leads all procurement activity for the Technology department within the Chief Operating Office, driving high-impact sourcing and contract management.
Salary
Base: £48,000 - £53,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Generous benefits package included
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Technology Category Management experience
End-to-end IT procurement process expertise
High-value supplier contract negotiation skills
RFx tendering and evaluation capability
Stakeholder relationship management in complex orgs
Nice-to-have
Proactive solution-focused approach to challenges
Curiosity and continuous learning mindset
Experience with COO professional services functions
Commitment to ethical and sustainable buying
Ability to drive procurement transformation initiatives
Key Requirements
Eligible to work in the UK without visa sponsorship
Track record in large complex organizations
Commercially minded with strong negotiation background