Head of Technology Partnerships & Procurement

Job Introduction

Head of Technology - Partnerships and Procurement

£85,000 - £110,000 dependent + car allowance

12 month FTC

Hybrid – fortnightly visits to London

Here at Saga we are a dynamic customer facing brand consisting of a complex matrix of business units supported by a vast and varied Tech stack. It is now time in our journey of development and progress to kick start our technology transformation for the future.  

We need a credible Head of Technology - Partnerships & Procurement. Someone who has been there before and made a big difference for a large complex business model. You will work alongside our Technology Operations Director and external providers in this 12 month contract where you can truly make an impact.  

You will be key to providing procurement, contractual and financial governance to support Procurement across Technology. From your previous knowledge you will fully understand the technology requirements of a business like Saga. You will be able to apply your commercial judgement and contractual acumen to ensure we deliver the best capabilities aligned to Saga. 

We work in a hybrid way at Saga both at home and in the office. When you do come into the office, it’ll be with a real purpose in mind. You will be required to attend our London office on an ad-hoc basis, as well as any travel associated with any of our partners.

Role Responsibility

As our Head of Technology - Partnerships and Procurement you will be fully accountable for all of the procurement, contractual and financial governance across Saga. 

Your responsibilities, will include:

•    To develop and implement comprehensive partnership strategies that support the company's objectives

•    Identify potential partners and opportunities that align with the company's strategic goals

•    Conduct market analysis and industry research to stay informed about emerging trends and opportunities in technology providers and strategic partnerships

•    Act as the liaison between technology and all business units for Technology procurement fostering strong relationships with vendors and partners.

•    Negotiate and manage contracts to ensure favourable terms and conditions for Saga

•    Consistently monitoring and evaluating the performance of partners and service providers to ensure they meet or exceed expectations in line with KPIs

•    Collaborate with partners to identify and implement process improvements and innovations

•    Implement robust processes and tooling to enable effective partner and vendor management

•    Ensure that partnership activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements

•    Develop and manage budgets for partnership initiatives

The Ideal Candidate

You are a visionary leader. You can identify and capitalise on opportunities to enhance the company's operational efficiency, competitiveness, and overall growth. You will be naturally comfortable working closely with the senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure that partnership strategies align with the company's long-term goals.

You will already have experience with Software Asset Management and ideally be CIPS accredited with a good understanding of SIAM (Service Integration and Management) would also be of advantage.

Other experience required includes: 

•    Strong understanding of technology landscape 

•    Proven experience of maintenance and upgrade activity of infrastructure components 

•    Six figure plus budget management experience 

•    Experience in management of both in house and 3rd party provided solutions. 

•    Proven track record of infrastructure transformation of service delivery capabilities.

•    Knowledge of cloud technologies 

•    Experience in negotiating and managing contracts with external partners and service providers

•    Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills

•    Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

•    Proven leadership and team management capabilities

•    Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously

•    Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in technology vendors and strategic partnerships

Saga Values: Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day, Our People Make Us Special

Package Description

At Saga, we recognise that our people make us special. We believe our colleagues deserve rewards for the excellence they demonstrate every single day, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues.  

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO ALL COLLEAGUES: 

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave - 5 extra days
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 15%
• Car allowance £4,800 per annum
• Private medical insurance after 1 years’ service
• Life assurance policy on joining us, 4 x salary
• Wellbeing programme
• Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises, holidays and insurance
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Grandparents leave
• Income protection
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform

About the Company

Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. We’re one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high-quality products and exceptional standards of service. Our product portfolio includes cruises, holidays, insurance, personal finance products and our Saga Magazine.

We aim to be the most-trusted brand for older people in the UK. Our focus on delivering exceptional products and service empowers our colleagues to create moments that are personal and special for our customers and for each other. Our values underpin our approach and help guide us to deliver our purpose.

We’re committed to making sure that colleagues can be their best, be themselves and make a difference – more than anywhere else. We do this by creating a truly inclusive culture, where all colleagues can bring their full and authentic selves to work and be treated with dignity and respect in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Thanks to our people, Saga has been ranked 6th in the UK’s Best Employers 2025 by the Financial Times and Statista. This recognition, based on the voices of 20,000 employees across the UK, is a testament to the great culture we’ve built together. This award belongs to all our colleagues who collectively make Saga a fantastic place to work.

We are champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams we have in place. We’re also a committed Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.

Your application will have fair consideration, and you’ll receive personal communication throughout your applicant journey when you apply to join Saga.

For more information on our DEI policies, colleague stories and other opportunities across the business, please visit Jobs and careers with Saga

Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.

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