Category Manager, Technology, Global Procurement

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Do you thrive on developing creative and innovative insights to solve complex challenges? Want to work on next-generation, cutting- edge products and services that deliver outstanding value and that are global in vision and scope?

We are seeking a talented and driven Technology Procurement Category Manager to join our high-performing team. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping and executing our technology procurement strategy, partnering with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver impactful results across Deloitte's high value technology category.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help define Deloitte's procurement strategy, influencing significant spending decisions across the full spectrum of technology requirements.
• Lead the end-to-end procurement process for assigned technology categories, including software, hardware, and IT services.
• Develop and implement category strategies that align with business needs, leveraging market intelligence and sourcing best practices.
• Identify and engage with potential suppliers, conducting thorough due diligence and negotiating favourable commercial terms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across various business units and levels.
• Proactively identify and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement and cost optimisation.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, proactively identifying opportunities for innovation and value creation.
• Translate global procurement strategy into the sourcing execution.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

You must possess strong commercial and communication skills, and excellent relationship engagement and management capabilities in order to manage client expectations and challenging supplier interactions. You will also be responsible for ensuring that related sourcing activities are performed efficiently, effectively, and results are in line with business plans and operating budgets.

• Proven Expertise: Substantial experience in technology procurement, demonstrating a deep understanding of software, hardware, IT services, and emerging technologies.
• Strategic Acumen: A track record of developing and executing successful category strategies, leading complex sourcing events.
• Intuitive commercial skill set and strong inter-personal and presentation skills.
• Bachelor or master (or equivalent) degree (preferably one with a commercial or financial basis, or equivalent).
• Proven relevant working experience, preferably in the field of NPR related purchase activities and/or professional services or equivalent.
• Well-developed Microsoft Office knowledge and skills, principally Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

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Our hybrid working policy

You'll be joining one of our innovative virtual communities based in UK Wide, with hybrid working.

That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.

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A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers

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