Senior Category Manager - Corporate & Business Software
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£90,000 - £102,000 per annum + discretionary bonus
3 days in London Office
Your new company
A leading global financial services and technology organisation is continuing to invest heavily across its technology and procurement functions as part of a wider transformation programme. Operating across multiple international markets, the business manages a complex technology estate and partners with many of the world's largest software providers to support critical business operations and strategic transformation initiatives.
Procurement is a highly regarded function within the organisation, recognised by senior leadership for the value it delivers across the business. The team works closely with technology, finance, legal and executive stakeholders to influence key investment decisions, manage supplier risk and deliver commercial outcomes across a global environment.
Your new role
Joining the Technology Procurement team, you will take ownership of a strategic Corporate & Business Software category, supporting a broad range of business functions including Finance, Risk, Legal, Human Resources, Marketing, Communications and Sales.
This is a highly visible leadership role, responsible for defining category strategy across a significant supplier portfolio which includes some of the world's leading enterprise software providers. You'll work closely with business leaders, technology stakeholders and procurement colleagues to support major transformation programmes, commercial initiatives and long-term technology objectives.
You will lead sourcing activity, supplier strategy and complex commercial negotiations across software, SaaS and related technology services, managing high-value agreements, renewals and contractual arrangements whilst ensuring appropriate commercial and risk protections are in place. The role will involve partnering extensively with legal, finance, vendor management and technology teams throughout the procurement life cycle.
In addition to category ownership, you will have responsibility for leading and developing a small team, providing direction, coaching and support to Category Managers and procurement professionals. xgikmsk You'll play a key role in prioritising activity, driving value delivery and ensuring category plans align with wider business and technology objectives.
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