Category Manager - Corporate Services

We are seeking a talented Category Manager – Corporate Services with a strong background working within a regulated environment ideally financial services or potentially the legal sector\\n\\nClient Details\\n\\nThis organisation is a well-established SME within a regulated environment – Financial Services\\n\\nDescription\\n\\nAs Category Manager you will:\\n\\nAs a procurement professional you will manage end to end procurement focusing on supplier management / contract management.\\nManage a defined book of work across the full third‑party lifecycle: sourcing, commercial negotiation, contracting and ongoing supplier monitoring.\\nEnsure full compliance with Third‑Party Management policies, controls and regulatory expectations.\\nPartner with stakeholders across the business to understand requirements and shape sourcing strategies that deliver value.\\nLead contract reviews, interrogate terms and negotiate commercially and legally robust outcomes.\\nSupport the wider Procurement transformation agenda, contributing to process improvements and best‑practice adoption.\\nMaintain accurate reporting via dashboards, trackers and category plans.Profile\\n\\nA successful Category Manager – Corporate Services- Professional Services should have:\\n\\nStrong background in Professional Services procurement and MUST be within a regulated or corporate financial services type of environment.\\nExpert contract reviewer – able to interpret, challenge and negotiate terms quickly and confidently.\\nProven ability to manage a high‑volume workload and prioritise effectively.\\nExcellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels, including senior leadership.\\nHighly organised, detail‑driven, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.\\nExperience in procurement systems such as Oracle, Coupa, SAP or Ariba.\\nStrong analytical skills with proficiency across Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.\\nTeam‑oriented mindset with a passion for contributing to a growing, transforming function.Preferred Qualifications\\n\\nDegree educated\\nMinimum 5 year's Procurement experience\\nUnderstanding of Financial Services risk, governance and compliance\\nExperience working closely with Legal, HR, Advisory, Consulting or other Corporate categories \\n\\nJob Offer\\n\\nCompetitive salary ranging up to 75K + Bonus\\nOpportunities for professional development and career progression.\\nA supportive and collaborative fast paced working environment within a smaller SME who make a big impactCentral London – Hybrid – 2 days per week – Financial Services / Regulated Environment\\n\\nIf you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Category Manager – Corporate Services, we encourage you to apply today