Procurement Technology Category Manager

Job Overview Do you want to make a difference in Procurement for a global, leading technology company powering the future of AI compute? This is an exciting time to be joining the Arm Procurement team. We are in the middle of a significant transformation.

What does that mean for you? You would be joining a growing team, investing at the forefront of Procurement and AI technology and leading over $1B of indirect spend. We are looking for an energetic and commercially savvy Technology Category/Procurement Manager who enjoys working in a flexible and collaborative environment.

This role will lead a range of technology procurement initiatives across software, infrastructure, cloud, professional services and other innovative technology areas. As Arm continues to evolve and grow, the focus areas of this role may expand and adapt to support changing business priorities and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities Category Management : Develop and implement category plans to support delivery of the functional strategies. Build and implement a pipeline of projects that deliver improvements in value, quality, risk and ESG performance. Sourcing : Lead end to end source to contract activity including market assessment, negotiation and contracting.

Develop and maintain commercial relationships with suppliers in the category. Partner Management : Influence and collaborate with key partners while developing positive relationships. Responsible Sourcing : Lead supply risk and identify mitigating actions.

Ensure our suppliers are aligned to deliver against Arm’s bold ESG objectives. Required Skills and Experience Shown experience in Procurement / Category Management. Experience in technology procurement. Ability to develop and implement category plans, bringing the latest category insights back into Arm.

Consistent record of leading end to end sourcing activities. Skilled in developing and leading sophisticated commercial agreements. Experience providing commercial guidance across a range of different, often complex scenarios. Nice to Have Skills and Experience Ariba (or other) Source to Contract experience.

Experience with procurement orchestration platforms such as Zip. MCIPS or other relevant procurement qualification. Strong communicator who is highly inclusive and collaborative. Ability to operate in a fast paced, evolving environment. Ability to collaborate effectively.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation. In Return: Joining Arm means stepping into a career‑defining opportunity. You’ll occupy a central role in the company’s most critical initiatives. These initiatives build how Arm innovates, scales, and partners globally.

Additional Information Please note this role does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship, and therefore the successful candidate must have the right to work in the US without relying on sponsorship by Arm. 10x Mindset at Arm At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible.

Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed.

Read more about how we bring the 10x mindset to life on the Arm blog. Didn't find what you were looking for? Join our talent community. Click here to get started. Accommodations at Arm At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com.

To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation.

Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunities at Arm Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Hybrid Working at Arm Arm’s hybrid approach to working is centred around flexibility, where we split our time between the office and other locations to get our work done. Within that framework, we empower groups and teams to determine their own particular hybrid working pattern, depending on the work and the team’s needs.

Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution.

Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you. Salary Range: $128,400-$173,700 per year We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm.

Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process. Accommodations at Arm At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com .

To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation.

Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working at Arm Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility.

Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution.

Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you. Equal Opportunities at Arm Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues.

We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.