Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Lead

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom WeAreTechWomen Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Lead to join our team. As a key member of our Spend Management pillar, you will be responsible for developing and implementing multi-year global strategies to support our commercial and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and implement best practices in procurement, commercial, and vendor management.
  • Ensure consistent application of contract structures, pricing models, vendor incentive models, service level agreements, performance indicators, and cost models across vendors.
  • Support compliance with our Firmwide Third Party Risk and Control Framework.
  • Engage with Risk Partners to review control requirements and resolve Strategic Sourcing issues.
  • Track and report on strategic vendor management activities against Sourcing KPIs.

Requirements

  • Minimum five years' experience in Strategic Sourcing and Category management, particularly in indirect spend.
  • Strong technical, strategic, and project management skills, along with a foundation in supply chain management, sourcing, procurement, vendor management, legal, and contracting.
  • Functional expertise in strategic procurement and category management.
  • Technical skills with attention to detail and financial/analytical skills.
  • Experience in professional fees spend category, including advisory consulting and outsourcing.
  • Excellent client management skills and experience leading projects.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office software.

About Us

WeAreTechWomen is a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm. We are committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process.

We are an equal employment/affirmative action employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.



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