Category Manager - Corporate Services
- Field: Retail
- Deadline: 2026-03-30 04:03
- London
Client Details
This organisation is a well-established SME within a regulated environment - Financial Services
Description
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.Profile
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
Job Offer
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 impactCentral 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
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