Procurement Category Manager - Technology

Procurement Category Manager - Technology - Leading Energy Organisation - East Midlands (Hybrid: 1 day/week in office) - £53,000 to - £65,000 + Bonus + Package

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Are you an IT or digital procurement professional looking to join a progressive, tech-forward energy and retail business undergoing significant transformation?

We're working exclusively with a leading organisation seeking a Procurement Category Manager - Technology to join their established team of procurement professionals. With a modern approach to digital tools and agile ways of working, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape and influence digital procurement strategy in a business placing real investment into its technology stack.

About the Role:

This is a permanent opportunity to join a well-established but evolving team within a highly respected energy and services organisation. Following a recent internal move, the IT procurement team (currently 3 strong) is looking to add capability in the Digital Technology space. This role sits within a wider, supportive Digital & Technology Procurement function with a collaborative leadership style.

You'll be:

• Leading and supporting sourcing initiatives across key technology categories: SaaS, managed applications, and end-user hardware
• Managing multi-million-pound contracts and supporting business-critical procurement decisions
• Working closely with internal stakeholders in IT and the wider business to understand demand and align sourcing strategies accordingly
• Supporting innovation and best practice through effective supplier engagement and digital-savvy thinking

What We're Looking For:

• Demonstrable experience in IT/Digital procurement, ideally within a complex or regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of IT contract types and sourcing models across software, infrastructure, managed services, and hardware
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide strategic procurement input across a fast-moving landscape
• Someone who's confident engaging with tech tools and digital platforms - the team places high value on digital savviness
• Comfortable working autonomously, but also well-aligned with collaborative, cross-functional teams

Why This Role?

• You'll be stepping into a well-structured and well-supported team, with a mix of senior and mid-level category managers
• This is a broad IT generalist role with real exposure to both strategic sourcing and stakeholder engagement
• The organisation operates a hybrid working model - offering flexiibltiy to work remotely
• You'll benefit from a performance-related bonus, annual cost of living review, 26 days' holiday, and a stable, secure working environment

If you're looking for a fresh challenge where you can make your mark on digital technology procurement in a supportive, well-established team, then this could be the perfect opportunity. The business is at the early stages of the recruitment process, so now is the ideal time to apply and get involved.

Apply today or reach out directly to Adam at for a confidential conversation.