Join a leading Investment Bank as a Category & Sourcing Manager – IT Software!
Job Overview:
We’re looking for a highly motivated and skilled Category & Sourcing Manager to join the Category & Sourcing team, focusing on IT Software. This role involves delivering across all Category Scorecard dimensions, leadingplex negotiations, and driving category strategy through insights and strong stakeholder collaboration.
1. Location: London
2. Work Pattern: Hybrid
3. Start Date: ASAP
Key Responsibilities
4. Be responsible for delivery across all the Category Scorecard dimensions.
5. Contribute to the development of the IT Software Category Strategy by providing insights and rmendations.
6. Prepare and manageplex negotiations where a new vendor is being considered, or engagements with existing challenging vendors.
7. Facilitate elements ofplex deals such as RFx structure, Base Case, Business Case,mercialization Model, Solution/Proposal Evaluation, Transition, Transformation, Termination Planning, deal structuring, and execution.
8. Definemercial constructs to motivate vendor behaviours aligned to strategy and goals.
9. Act as a trusted advisor for internal business partners, maintaining concise and accuratemunication.
10. Prepare reports on category insights and provide strategic rmendations to the Category Lead and/or senior management.
Key Requirements
11. Relevant experience as a Sourcing or Category Manager or in a similar role.
12. Expertise in deal negotiations for large andplex services, with experience in outsourcing methodologies, contracts, andmercial models.
13. Experience working with large service providers and vendors.
14. Excellent stakeholder management skills.
15. Detail-oriented with structured, organized, and methodical planning skills.
16. Highly driven, motivated, eager to learn, and able to work independently with strong collaboration skills across diverse teams.
Additional InformationInterview Process: 2 Stages
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