Procurement Category Manager - Technology

Job DescriptionProcurement Manager - TechnologyPermanentRecruitment Partner: Vyoma GandhiDo you have excellent people skills and a deep understanding of various subsets of Technology, including but not limited to software, hardware, outsourced service partners.Reporting into the Category Director for Technology and working with the IT Leadership team, you will be part of a high performing category team of 6 procurement professionals managing a substantial range of projects and stakeholder and supplier relationships.About the roleReporting to the Category Director for Technology and collaborating with the IT Leadership team, you will be part of a high-performing category team of six procurement professionals. This team manages a substantial range of projects, stakeholder relationships, and supplier partnerships.As the Procurement Lead for an allocated category within Walgreens Boots Alliance''s businesses outside the US, your primary responsibility is to deliver the best possible value from third-party relationships by:Negotiating with key partners

such as Microsoft, SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, BT, and TCS.Leading the development, implementation, and ongoing management

of commercial strategies, including multi-year strategic category plans.Collaborating with stakeholders

to develop procurement category initiatives.Identifying, creating, and implementing initiatives

to maximize value and ensure ongoing management of existing supplier contracts and relationships.Providing commercial leadership

to stakeholders, including senior executives.Contributing to the continuous development

of the Boots Procurement team.What you''ll need to haveThese are the essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role.You can operate collaboratively within a complex environmentYou have in-depth Procurement knowledge in TechnologyYou have experience delivering at pace whilst working on a wide range of initiativesYou have industry knowledge and category insights to provide knowledge-based challenge to stakeholders and suppliers alikeYou are commercially astute with strong communication and negotiation skills and adept at applying a variety of commercial approaches to deliver value to the businessOur benefitsBoots Retirement Savings PlanDiscretionary annual bonusGenerous employee discountsEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a childFlexible benefits scheme

including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at

boots.jobs/rewards . Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.Why BootsAt Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.What''s nextIf your application is successful, our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion you will be notified by email.Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide

reasonable adjustments

to help you to be at your best.Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case ..... full job details .....