1. Category Manager - Professional Services- Corporate Services
2. Central London - Hybrid - Financial Services / Regulated Environment
About Our Client
This organisation is a well-established SME within a regulated environment - Financial Services
Job Description
As Category Manager you will:
3. As a procurement professional you will manage end to end procurement focusing on supplier management / contract management.
4. Manage a defined book of work across the full third‑party lifecycle: sourcing, commercial negotiation, contracting and ongoing supplier monitoring.
5. Ensure full compliance with Third‑Party Management policies, controls and regulatory expectations.
6. Partner with stakeholders across the business to understand requirements and shape sourcing strategies that deliver value.
7. Lead contract reviews, interrogate terms and negotiate commercially and legally robust outcomes.
8. Support the wider Procurement transformation agenda, contributing to process improvements and best‑practice adoption.
9. Maintain accurate reporting via dashboards, trackers and category plans.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Category Manager - Corporate Services- Professional Services should have:
10. Strong background in Professional Services procurement and MUST be within a regulated or corporate financial services type of environment.
11. Expert contract reviewer - able to interpret, challenge and negotiate terms quickly and confidently.
12. Proven ability to manage a high‑volume workload and prioritise effectively.
13. Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels, including senior leadership.
14. Highly organised, detail‑driven, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
15. Experience in procurement systems such as Oracle, Coupa, SAP or Ariba.
16. Strong analytical skills with proficiency across Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
17. Team‑oriented mindset with a passion for contributing to a growing, transforming function.
Preferred Qualifications
18. Degree educated
19. Minimum 5 year's Procurement experience
20. Understanding of Financial Services risk, governance and compliance
21. Experience working closely with Legal, HR, Advisory, Consulting or other Corporate categories
What's on Offer
22. Competitive salary ranging up to 75K + Bonus
23. Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
24. A supportive and collaborative fast paced working environment within a smaller SME who make a big impact
Central London - Hybrid - 2 days per week - Financial Services / Regulated EnvironmentIf you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Category Manager - Corporate Services, we encourage you to apply today.