As a Procurement Category Manager in Arm's Technology Procurement team, you shape category strategies for Hardware and Connectivity and steer high-value sourcing programs. You’ll work with Engineering, IT and Finance to translate market insights into actionable plans, balancing strategic development with hands-on delivery. You’ll influence supplier choices and governance to support Arm’s technology and infrastructure goals in a fast-evolving landscape. This role offers meaningful impact through cross-functional partnerships and strategic supplier management.
Pay / Benefits
ongoing learning opportunities
hybrid working options
Responsibilities
Develop and implement category strategies for Technology Hardware and Connectivity, aligning spend, suppliers and demand insights
Lead end-to-end sourcing: market evaluation, supplier selection, tendering, negotiation and contracting
Apply commercial levers to maximize value, considering demand, competition, models, flexibility, service levels and total cost of ownership
Develop market understanding of dynamics, new technologies and supplier capabilities to inform strategies
Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships with governance, risk management and continuous improvement
Collaborate with Engineering, IT and other functions to provide commercial guidance and challenge requirements
Identify supply risks and mitigations while ensuring ESG alignment with Arm’s objectives
Key requirements
Procurement and Category Management experience in Technology Hardware and Connectivity (engineering hardware, networks, telecoms, end user computing, AV, installation, support and maintenance services)
Experience turning category strategies into executable sourcing pipelines
Strong commercial acumen with value beyond headline price
Proven track record leading complex end-to-end sourcing, negotiation and contracting
Ability to translate complex technical and business requirements into effective commercial strategies
Strong stakeholder management and communication, with capability to influence senior technical stakeholders
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