Technology Procurement Category Manager (AI)

TL;DR

Technology Procurement Category Manager (AI): Owning the strategy and execution for sourcing and managing technology for a global sports streaming platform with an accent on cloud infrastructure, SaaS, broadcast tech, and AI tooling. Focus on running end-to-end sourcing activities, building strategic vendor partnerships, and driving cost optimization while enabling business innovation.

Location: Hybrid, based in Leeds, UK

Company

hirify.global is a global sports streaming platform redefining how the world experiences sport, operating at the intersection of technology, media, and fandom.

What you will do

• Develop and execute procurement strategies across technology categories including cloud, SaaS, infrastructure, and AI/ML tooling.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, from RFPs to contract negotiation, securing favourable terms and long-term value.
• Manage strategic supplier partnerships, conduct performance reviews, and hold vendors accountable to SLAs.
• Analyse spend data to identify savings opportunities, eliminate waste, and support FinOps initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, IT, Product, Finance, and Legal to align procurement with business priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement operations through new tools, automation, or policy enhancements.

Requirements

• 3–5 years' experience in technology procurement, sourcing, or category management.
• Solid track record negotiating contracts and managing vendors across technology categories.
• Strong analytical skills, comfortable digging into spend data and turning insights into action.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; you can influence without authority.
• Organised and delivery-focused, able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Genuine interest in technology and how it enables business outcomes.

Culture & Benefits

• Access to hirify.global sports streaming service.
• 25 days’ annual leave (increasing by 3 days after 3 years).
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, and pension contributions up to 5%.
• Family-friendly community including enhanced parental leave.
• Electric vehicle benefit option and free access to a workplace mental health platform app (Unmind).
• Access to learning and development resources, and opportunity for flexible working.