Head of Category – Technology & Indirects
| Posting date: | 21 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, B5 6DD |
| Company: | National Express |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NX-1061 |
Summary
Join us on the Journey...
Job Title: Head of Category – Technology & Indirects
Salary: Competitive
Location: Birmingham / London / Hybrid
Benefits: Car Allowance, Bonus, Travel Perks, Pension, and More
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Mobico Group is redefining procurement—at the heart of global transport innovation. As the world's premier transportation company, we are transforming how we source, manage, and deliver technology across the business. Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of mobility.
We are now hiring an experienced procurement leader to join our team as Head of Category – Technology & Indirects. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end tech sourcing strategy, covering infrastructure, cloud, SaaS, and digital services. This is a high-impact leadership position supporting our Group-wide transformation.
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Your Impact
- Lead the tech procurement strategy across infrastructure, cloud, SaaS, and digital services
- Partner with the CIO and senior tech leaders to unlock innovation and commercial value
- Own strategic supplier relationships (e.g., Microsoft, AWS, Oracle)
- Deliver measurable P&L savings and long-term value creation
- Drive supplier performance, governance, and compliance standards
- Mentor and develop a high-performing procurement team
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What You’ll Bring
- Proven expertise in tech and indirect procurement with a strong commercial track record
- Experience managing complex negotiations across cloud, SaaS, and IT services
- Confidence in influencing C-level stakeholders and aligning cross-functional priorities
- Passion for digital transformation and innovation through procurement
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Why Mobico Group?
- Own a critical spend category in a business undergoing bold digital transformation
- Collaborate directly with technology and business leaders across the Group
- Hybrid working model with presence in London/Birmingham offices
- A chance to shape supplier partnerships powering the future of global transport
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Perks and Benefits
- Free coach & bus travel on the National Express network for you + a nominated person
- Car allowance and performance-based bonus
- Life Assurance and company pension
- Private online GP service & Employee Assistance Programme
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Mobico Group is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and are building a team that reflects our values.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Things to Note...
At National Express, we are really proud of our health and safety record and as a result, we operate a Drugs and Alcohol Policy which is applicable to all employees.
As part of your initial assessment, we will complete Drug and Alcohol testing and you may be subject to random tests during your employment.