Technology Category Manager

This role is responsible for the IT/Technology/Martech procurement category. Leading category strategies, sourcing programs, supplier management activities and complex procurement initiatives for the assigned Indirect spend category. This role partners with business leaders to understand requirements, improve supplier value, deliver cost savings and strengthen procurement process discipline. The ideal candidate is a strategic procurement professional capable of operating independently with executive stakeholders and business partners leading complex technology negotiations while delivering measurable financial results.

Must possess deep expertise in software licensing, SaaS negotiations, AI and IT services procurement while balancing commercial value, business requirements and risk management. 

• Definition and delivery of category plans to drive savings, risk mitigation, and sustainability in keeping with the Rentokil -Terminix objectives to deliver in-year AOP targets and long-term sustainable competitive advantage.
• Spend accountability circa $50 - $100m but high complexity and business risk

• Lead end-to-end sourcing events, including stakeholder alignment, supplier selection, RFP/RFQ execution, analysis,negotiations and aware recommendations.
• Lead large impact targeted negotiations
• Develop negotiation strategies that address commercial value, service expectation, risk, contract flexibility and supplierperformance
• Partner with Legal, Finance, InfoSec and business stakeholders to support contract review and business decision-making.

• Manage key supplier relationships and support supplier performance reviews, issue resolution and continuous improvementefforts
• Deliver annual P&L reduction through sourcing, negotiation, demand management, supplier optimization, savings pipeline, benefit validation and budget impact
• Track sourcing results, validate benefits with Finance as appropriate and support leadership reporting

• Develop executive stakeholder relationships and drive organizational alignment to position Procurement as a strategicbusiness partner.
• Partner with CIO/CMO leadership teams on technology roadmap decisions that influence sourcing strategies and long term roadmap of initiatives.
• Develop strong partnerships to ensure early engagement of Procurement in all Technology initiatives
• Balance stakeholder priorities with governance, risk management and business requirements to support informed decision-making.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement actress Procurement and business functions.
  

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Marketing or related field OR equivalent years of experience.

• IT/Technology Procurement experience of over 5+ years required
• Experience in negotiating and optimizing strategic programs to match organizational goals and circumstances
• Strong knowledge of indirect procurement, category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiations and procurement best practices across multiple spend categories.
• Expertise in leading complex sourcing events, supplier negotiations and cross-functional procurement initiatives that drive cost optimization
• Experience managing business stakeholders and indirect supplier relationships and delivering measurable savings or value outcomes.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential function to this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.