Category & Sourcing Manager - IT Software

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, leading complex negotiations, and driving category strategy through insights and strong stakeholder collaboration.

• Location: London
• Work Pattern: Hybrid
• Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible for delivery across all the Category Scorecard dimensions.
• Contribute to the development of the IT Software Category Strategy by providing insights and recommendations.
• Prepare and manage complex negotiations where a new vendor is being considered, or engagements with existing challenging vendors.
• Facilitate elements of complex deals such as RFx structure, Base Case, Business Case, Commercialization Model, Solution/Proposal Evaluation, Transition, Transformation, Termination Planning, deal structuring, and execution.
• Define commercial constructs to motivate vendor behaviours aligned to strategy and goals.
• Act as a trusted advisor for internal business partners, maintaining concise and accurate communication.
• Prepare reports on category insights and provide strategic recommendations to the Category Lead and/or senior management.

Key Requirements

• Relevant experience as a Sourcing or Category Manager or in a similar role.
• Expertise in deal negotiations for large and complex services, with experience in outsourcing methodologies, contracts, and commercial models.
• Experience working with large service providers and vendors.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented with structured, organized, and methodical planning skills.
• Highly driven, motivated, eager to learn, and able to work independently with strong collaboration skills across diverse teams.

Additional Information

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