Procurement Category Analyst for Technology

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Lisbon, PRT
In-Office
Mid level
Insurance
The Role
Support Technology Category Management through spend and supplier analysis, market intelligence, and category strategy. Assist sourcing events, contract negotiation, procurement operations, and stakeholder communication to drive cost optimization and supplier consolidation across software, professional services, and infrastructure.
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Job Type:

Permanent

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Role Purpose

To support the Technology Category Management team in delivering data-driven procurement strategies across Software, Technology Professional Services, and Infrastructure. The role provides analytical insight, commercial support, and operational execution to enable effective sourcing decisions, supplier management, and value delivery across the global technology spend.

Key AccountabilitiesSpend & Data Analysis
  • Analyse global technology spend (e.g. Software, Professional Services, Infrastructure). Produce insights on supplier concentration, cost drivers, and demand trends. Maintain dashboards and reporting to support category decision-making.
Market & Supplier Intelligence
  • Conduct supplier and market analysis across key technology categories (e.g. SaaS vendors, systems integrators, hyperscalers). Support benchmarking of pricing, licensing models, and commercial structures. Provide input into supplier evaluations and sourcing strategies.
Category Strategy Support
  • Support development and maintenance of Technology category strategies. Contribute to identification of value levers (e.g. licence optimisation, supplier consolidation, demand management). Track delivery of category initiatives and benefits.
Sourcing & Commercial Support
  • Support RFPs, contract negotiations, and commercial analysis. Prepare cost models, scenario analysis, and should-cost views. Assist in evaluating commercial proposals and supplier responses.
Procurement Operations & Governance
  • Support requisition and PO review processes, ensuring alignment to category strategy. Maintain contract, supplier, and spend data integrity in procurement systems. Ensure compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements.
·Stakeholder Engagement
  • Work with Technology, Finance, and business stakeholders to understand demand and requirements. Support communication of insights and recommendations. Build effective working relationships across Technology and Procurement teams.
Key Skills & Experience

Strong analytical capability (Excel, reporting tools). Understanding of Technology sourcing and procurement principles. Familiarity with software licensing and professional services models. Ability to translate data into actionable insight. Strong stakeholder communication skills. High attention to detail and structured approach.

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, Technology, or related field. Relevant procurement or analytical experience preferred.


Work with amazing people and be part of a unique culture

Skills Required

  • Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, Technology, or related field
  • Relevant procurement or analytical experience
  • Strong analytical capability with Excel and reporting tools
  • Understanding of technology sourcing and procurement principles
  • Familiarity with software licensing and professional services models
  • Experience supporting RFPs, commercial analysis, and contract negotiations
  • Ability to translate data into actionable insight and strong stakeholder communication skills
  • High attention to detail and a structured approach

Hiscox Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hiscox and has not been reviewed or approved by Hiscox.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Generous PTO, two additional 'Hiscox Days,' and a four‑week paid sabbatical after five years create a notably broad time‑off offering. Policies also include paid parental leave and options to purchase extra days in some locations.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical coverage is complemented by mental‑health and wellbeing resources such as EAP and mindfulness apps, with private medical and dental options available in certain regions or after tenure. These elements provide comprehensive support across physical and mental health needs.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits include pension/401(k) programs with employer contributions that can increase with service. Share‑save options and profit‑related programs add longer‑term financial planning avenues.

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The Company
Birmingham
2,470 Employees
Year Founded: 1901

What We Do

Hiscox is a leader in specialist insurance. We seek to provide the best protection and peace of mind for our clients through high quality insurance products, backed with excellent service. We are experts in covering a wide range of personal and commercial risks.

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