Technology Procurement Category Manager

TL;DR

Technology Procurement Category Manager (Finance/Tech Ops): Owning the strategy and execution for sourcing, negotiating, and managing technology vendors with an accent on cloud infrastructure, SaaS platforms, and AI tooling. Focus on driving cost optimization, building strategic supplier partnerships, and aligning procurement operations with global engineering and product priorities.

Location: Must be based in Madrid, Spain (Hybrid role).

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in live and on-demand sports streaming, operating at the intersection of technology, media, and fandom.

What you will do

• Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies across cloud, SaaS, broadcast tech, cybersecurity, and AI tooling categories.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFPs and complex contract negotiations to secure long-term business value.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, conducting regular performance reviews and ensuring compliance with SLAs.
• Analyze spend data to drive cost optimization and support FinOps initiatives across the organization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, Finance, and Legal teams to align procurement activities with business goals.
• Identify and implement improvements to procurement operations, including automation and policy enhancements.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of professional experience in technology procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management.
• Proven track record of successful contract negotiation and vendor management within tech environments.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret spend data and translate findings into actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence without formal authority.
• English proficiency required for the recruitment process.
• Organized, delivery-focused mindset with the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Culture & Benefits

• Great Place to Work certified environment focused on employee well-being.
• Fully funded private medical insurance (Cigna) including premium hospitals.
• Cobee flexible compensation policy providing 180€ monthly for social benefits.
• Hybrid working model providing flexibility.
• Learning and development resources, including an internal speaker series and event access.
• Refer-a-friend scheme and collaborative international team culture.