At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationships in technology procurement.
- Company: Join LSEG, a global leader in financial markets infrastructure.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, healthcare, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on diversity and sustainability.
- Why this job: Make an impact on global technology investments and drive innovation.
- Qualifications: Experience in technology procurement and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
About Us
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a commitment to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs.
This role sits within LSEG's Group Procurement function, supporting the Cloud Category team within the Technology spend tower. You'll be responsible for managing strategic sourcing and supplier relationships across a significant annual spend, with a solid focus on Cloud Service Providers (CSP's). You'll work globally across teams in London, Bangalore, New York, Tokyo and Beijing, partnering with Technology Leaders, Finance, Legal, FinOps and Vendor Management to deliver commercial value, innovation, and risk mitigation.
Purpose of the role
LSEG is seeking an experienced Technology Procurement professional to join our Group Procurement team, supporting our Technology Infrastructure category with a focus on Database, Middleware and other Enterprise Software. This is a highly visible role responsible for shaping sourcing strategies, leading sophisticated commercial negotiations, working with senior engineering leaders to support LSEG's global technology strategy.
What You'll be doing
- Category Strategy & Commercial Leadership: Develop and implement category strategies across database, middleware and other software. Shape sourcing and supplier strategies that align with technology roadmaps, business priorities and market developments.
- Strategic Sourcing: Lead complex sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations and commercial discussions with leading technology vendors. Manage high-value renewals and commercial optimisation programmes.
- Stakeholder & Supplier Management: Build trusted relationships across LSEG. Act as a strategic commercial advisor for infrastructure software investments and supplier engagements.
- Governance & Continuous Improvement: Identify and lead commercial, operational and licensing risks, developing pragmatic mitigation strategies where required.
What You'll bring
- Essential: Significant experience in Technology Procurement, Category Management or Strategic Sourcing, ideally covering infrastructure software, databases, middleware or enterprise platforms.
- Desirable: MCIPS or equivalent procurement qualification. Experience working with suppliers such as Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, TIBCO or similar enterprise software vendors.
Why Join LSEG?
Influence strategic technology investments across a global organisation. Lead negotiations with some of the world's largest technology suppliers. Partner with senior technology leaders on business-critical initiatives.
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At London Stock Exchange Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and opportunities to engage with cutting-edge technology in the heart of London. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a competitive benefits package and a dynamic environment that values your contributions.
