12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Guildford | Hybrid Working
Looking for your next IT / Technology Category Manager opportunity?
Do you enjoy owning complex technology supplier relationships, managing strategic contracts and partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver commercial outcomes?
You’ll take ownership of a technology portfolio worth approximately £15 million across 155 contracts and 70 suppliers, working with senior stakeholders across Enterprise Technology and managing several of AQA’s critical suppliers.
Technology / IT procurement experience is essential for this role.
To help you succeed, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive and well‑planned handover with the current postholder, alongside ongoing support from the Head of Procurement and wider category management team. You’ll have the opportunity to build relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers before taking full ownership of the portfolio.
This is an opportunity to join a well‑established procurement team and make an immediate impact across a key area of the business.
You’ll inherit a well‑established portfolio but won’t be expected to simply maintain the status quo. Fresh thinking, innovation and new ideas are actively encouraged.
What’s in it for you?
- Up to 25 days annual leave, plus Christmas closure and bank holidays
- Combined Pension contributions of up to 18.5%
- Private Medical Insurance
- Parking onsite
- Life Assurance
- A wide range of wellbeing benefits and support
Most importantly, you’ll gain ownership of a significant technology portfolio while working with senior technology stakeholders and a highly experienced procurement team.
What will you be doing?
- Managing a portfolio of technology contracts and suppliers
- Working closely with senior stakeholders and contract owners
- Supporting contract renewals, negotiations and commercial discussions
- Assisting stakeholders in managing supplier performance and commercial outcomes
- Coordinating procurement projects and sourcing activities
- Supporting category planning and technology procurement strategy
- Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and supplier consolidation
- Providing pragmatic procurement advice and guidance
- Ensuring procurement activity remains compliant with governance requirements
You’ll thrive in this role if you have:
- Technology or IT procurement category management experience
- Demonstrable contract and supplier management expertise
- Experience influencing and partnering with stakeholders at all levels
- Experience leading or supporting RFx, tender or sourcing activities
- CIPS Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience
Experience using Source-to-Contract platforms such as Bravo, Jaggaer or similar systems would be advantageous but isn’t essential.
The type of person who succeeds here
You’ll enjoy taking ownership rather than waiting for direction.
You’ll be comfortable managing competing priorities and working autonomously.
You’ll be trusted to operate independently, but you won’t be left to do it alone.
You’ll bring ideas, challenge constructively and look for opportunities to improve processes, supplier relationships and commercial outcomes.
Most importantly, you’ll be a collaborative team player who balances strategic thinking with practical delivery.
At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone – regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background – is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes, and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.
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