Procurement Category Manager (technology)

Cancer Research UK

Stratford, United Kingdom
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

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in the UK

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