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Hyderabad, India

DAZN is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Technology Procurement Category Manager to join our team. As the Category Manager, you will play a crucial role in the company's technology procurement strategy, ensuring the effective sourcing and acquisition of all technology-related products and services across our various regions.

As the company continues to grow, this role offers significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement. You will have the chance to collaborate with key stakeholders across various departments, including IT, Finance, and Legal, to identify and prioritize technology procurement needs.

Your main responsibilities will include negotiating contracts, analysing current spend, building Category Strategies, conducting market research and monitoring supplier performance to ensure optimal product quality and cost efficiency. This role also involves actively staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to our business.

What sets this role apart is the unique opportunity to shape DAZN's technology procurement landscape as we continue to disrupt the sports streaming industry. We are looking for a proactive and innovative individual who is passionate about technology and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Join us at DAZN and be part of a forward-thinking team that is revolutionizing the way fans experience live sports. Apply today!

Responsibilities:

You will develop and implement procurement strategies for technology categories, including hardware, software, and services.

We expect you to identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their technology needs and align procurement strategies accordingly.

We expect you to monitor market trends, innovations, and industry developments to inform procurement decisions and drive cost savings.

You shall conduct regular supplier performance reviews and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and service level agreements.

We expect you to analyse spend data and identify opportunities for cost optimization and process improvements.

You will lead cross-functional teams in the evaluation and selection of technology solutions that meet business requirements and objectives.

We expect you to stay updated on emerging technologies and industry best practices to support strategic decision-making and drive innovation.

Requirements:

As a Technology Procurement Category Manager, you should have a deep understanding of the technology industry and its procurement processes.

You should be highly skilled in negotiating contracts and agreements with suppliers to ensure favourable terms and pricing for DAZN.

We expect you to demonstrate excellent analytical skills, using data and market research to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive efficiency in technology.

You must have strong project management abilities to oversee complex procurement projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.

It is essential that you possess exceptional communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across various departments and manage vendor relationships.

You should be familiar with evaluating technology solutions and assessing their alignment with business needs to make informed decisions during the procurement.

We value your ability to stay up to date with advancements in technology and Industry trends, allowing you to proactively identify innovative procurement strategies and solutions.

You must have a track record of successfully managing large-scale technology procurement initiatives, demonstrating your ability to deliver impactful results.

At DAZN, we bring ambition to life. We are innovators, game-changers and pioneers. So, if you want to push boundaries and make an impact, DAZN is the place to be.

As part of our team,you'll have the opportunity to make your mark and the power to make change happen. We're doing things no-one has done before, giving fans and customers access to sport anytime, anywhere. We're using world-class technology to transform sports and revolutionise the industry and we're not going to stop.

DAZN VALUES – THE ‘HOW’ IN WHAT WE DO:

AMBITIOUS – people who want to make a big impact and drive DAZN forward.

INVENTIVE – people with bright ideas who deliver great new experiences for our customers – and improvements for our business. People who come up with better, simpler ways of doing things.

PASSIONATE – people who are proud of our product, our content and our business – and love to shout about it. People who love what they do and show commitment every day.

BRAVE – people who take difficult decisions to help us focus on improving DAZN, our performance and our results.

SUPPORTIVE – people who know that we achieve more as a team than as individuals. People value inclusion and look out for each other, helping their colleagues enjoy their work and develop their careers. People who consider others before making decisions.

At DAZN, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values equality and diversity, where everyone can contribute and have their voices heard. This means hiring and developing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, age groups, sexual orientations, gender identities and abilities.

Everyone has the opportunity to make change and impact our DEI journey by joining our ERGs: Proud@DAZN, Women@DAZN, Disability@DAZN and ParentZone.

If you’d like to include a cover letter with your application, please feel free to. Please do not feel you need to apply with a photo or disclose any other information that is not related to your professional experience.

Our aim is to make our hiring processes as accessible for everyone as possible, including providing adjustments for interviews where we can.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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