Job Description

We are seeking a talented Category Manager - Corporate Services with a strong background working within a regulated environment ideally financial services or potentially the legal sector
As Category Manager you will:

• As a procurement professional you will manage end to end procurement focusing on supplier management / contract management.
• Manage a defined book of work across the full third?party lifecycle: sourcing, commercial negotiation, contracting and ongoing supplier monitoring.
• Ensure full compliance with Third?Party Management policies, controls and regulatory expectations.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to understand requirements and shape sourcing strategies that deliver value.
• Lead contract reviews, interrogate terms and negotiate commercially and legally robust outcomes.
• Support the wider Procurement transformation agenda, contributing to process improvements and best?practice adoption.
• Maintain accurate reporting via dashboards, trackers and category plans.

Category Manager - Professional Services- Corporate ServicesCentral London - Hybrid - Financial Services / Regulated Environment
A successful Category Manager - Corporate Services- Professional Services should have:

• Strong background in Professional Services procurement and MUST be within a regulated or corporate financial services type of environment.
• Expert contract reviewer - able to interpret, challenge and negotiate terms quickly and confidently.
• Proven ability to manage a high?volume workload and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Highly organised, detail?driven, and comfortable working in a fast?paced environment.
• Experience in procurement systems such as Oracle, Coupa, SAP or Ariba.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency across Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Team?oriented mindset with a passion for contributing to a growing, transforming function.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree educated
• Minimum 5 year's Procurement experience
• Understanding of Financial Services risk, governance and compliance
• Experience working closely with Legal, HR, Advisory, Consulting or other Corporate categories

This organisation is a well-established SME within a regulated environment - Financial Services

• Competitive salary ranging up to 75K + Bonus
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• 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 Environment
If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Category Manager - Corporate Services, we encourage you to apply today.

Skills Required