Category Manager - Technology Procurement

Category Manager - Technology Procurement

Department: 61-681 - Technology Operations - Delivery & Strategic Programmes : 300000110044785

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: UK - Leeds

Reporting To: Chris Lear

Description

Why Join DAZN? At DAZN , we're redefining how the world experiences sport. As the global home of live and on-demand sports streaming, we operate at the intersection of technology, media, and fandom - delivering premium content to millions of subscribers across multiple markets.

Joining DAZN means working in a high-growth, high-performance environment where innovation is constant and ambition is encouraged. You'll collaborate with world-class talent across product, technology, content, and commercial teams, building experiences that truly matter to fans.

We move fast, we take ownership, and we back people who bring ideas and drive. Whether you're shaping strategy, building platforms, producing content, or leading teams, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on a global stage.

The Role:
As our Technology Procurement Category Manager, you'll own the strategy and execution for how we source, negotiate, and manage the technology that powers the world's leading sports streaming platform. From cloud infrastructure to SaaS platforms, broadcast tech to AI tooling-if it's tech and we're buying it, you'll have a hand in making it happen.

You'll work closely with teams across Engineering, Product, Finance, Legal, and IT to make sure we're getting the best value, building strong vendor partnerships, and staying ahead of the curve. This isn't just about cutting costs-it's about enabling DAZN to move fast, scale globally, and keep innovating.

If you're passionate about technology, love a good negotiation, and want to be part of something that millions of sports fans care about-let's talk.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Owning category strategy - Develop and execute procurement strategies across technology categories including cloud, SaaS, infrastructure, broadcast/streaming tech, cybersecurity, and AI/ML tooling
• Running sourcing & negotiations - Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, from RFPs to contract negotiation, securing favourable terms and long-term value
• Building vendor relationships - Manage strategic supplier partnerships, conduct performance reviews, and hold vendors accountable to SLAs and deliverables
• Driving cost optimisation - Analyse spend data to identify savings opportunities, eliminate waste, and support FinOps initiatives across cloud and SaaS
• Collaborating cross-functionally - Partner with Engineering, IT, Product, Finance, and Legal to understand requirements and align procurement with business priorities
• Implementing tools & processes - Identify opportunities to improve procurement operations through new tools, automation, or policy enhancements
• Staying ahead of the market - Track emerging technologies, vendor landscapes, and industry trends to inform sourcing decisions and bring fresh ideas to the table
• Supporting AI & innovation initiatives - Contribute to the evaluation and procurement of AI/ML solutions and help embed responsible, forward-thinking sourcing practices

What You'll Bring:

• 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

Benefits

Benefits include access to DAZN, 25 days' annual leave (increasing by 3 days after 3 years), private medical insurance, life assurance, pension contributions up to 5%, family friendly community including enhanced parental leave, electric vehicle benefit option, learning and development resources, opportunity for flexible working, and access to our internal speaker series and events.