Senior Category Manager at Computershare Deutschland GmbH Co KG

City of London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Category management, Technology procurement, Supplier negotiation, Stakeholder management, Contract management, Strategic sourcing, Risk management, Scenario modelling, Data analysis, Financial services, Performance KPIs, Cross-functional leadership, Regulatory compliance, Total cost of ownership, Market engagement

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Location: London, Hybrid. In this position, you’ll be based in the London office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex [https://www.computershare.com/corporate/careers/news/were-committed-to-flexibility]. We give you a world of potential As a Senior Category Manager within the Technology Procurement team, you will be responsible for building deep expertise within technology categories to drive value and cost savings from our supply chain. What makes this role exciting? Well: * You’ll be part of a technology organisation undergoing significant and exciting transformation, from AI adoption to tech infrastructure modernisation and tokenisation initiatives where procurement plays a critical role. This change brings exceptional opportunities for a Senior Category Manager to influence major investment decisions, partner with senior stakeholders (including C‑level), and shape how we engage the market during a pivotal period. * We’re passionate about developing our people, so if you’re looking for a role where you can grow while supporting others across the organisation, this is a great opportunity. Interested? Keep reading to find out more about what you will be doing. A role you will love We are looking for an experienced and accomplished individual to take on this role, to be responsible for providing procurement support, negotiating with third-party suppliers for all technology goods and services across all Computershare global locations. With technology investment accelerating across the business, this is a great moment to join our team and help shape how we partner with the market. One of the most important parts of your role is helping to make Computershare more attractive for suppliers to do business with and steer Computershare Technology Procurement towards becoming a source of competitive advantage, innovation and risk management in addition to operational and cost control. Other key responsibilities: * Lead cross-functional and/or cross-regional initiatives to develop and execute category strategies and management plan for assigned categories. * Drive continuous improvement mindset within the responsible category/categories. * Directly engage with suppliers on multiple levels (conduct negotiations, select suppliers, and administer contracts, define a set of supplier performance KPIs and proactively hold performance dialogues). * Build strong and lasting relationship with business stakeholders (drive alignment with key stakeholders on category and sourcing strategies, drive overall reduction in total cost of ownership). What will you bring to the role? We are looking for an experienced individual to take on this role, ideally coming from a procurement background in Technology & Financial Services. Relationship building is key in this role, as you will be working closely with senior stakeholders, the wider technology teams, and our vendors. You will need to be a strong decision maker; you will work with the team and stakeholders to make business critical decisions while listening to everyone’s inputs. Some other key skills that you’ll have: * Expert knowledge of Category strategies (for technology goods and services) and the associated supplier landscape. * Previously developed and implemented global Category strategies in alignment with business. * Previously operated as a technology Category Procurement Manager in a global organisation, managing complex supplier portfolios. * Broad knowledge and awareness of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements as well as understanding of standard contractual terms and conditions to mitigate risk. * Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills. * Highly experienced in solving complex problems and scenario modelling with multiple data sources and inputs If this role sounds like what you’re looking for, apply today! Rewards designed for you Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well. Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub [https://computershare.com/careershub ] A company to be proud of We're a global leader in financial administration with over 11,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it’s more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities. Fairness and culture We're dedicated to providing you with the opportunity to succeed on your own merits, starting from the application process and continuing throughout your career with us. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, to remove barriers and obstacles and ensure equal opportunities for all. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access [https://www.computershare.com/access] for further information. Our Technology Services team is a place where new ideas and approaches are welcomed, and every individual is equipped and empowered to create change. We're a rapidly evolving and diverse global business and there is always something to learn, opportunities to explore and a broad range of career paths to progress along.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Category Manager will lead technology procurement initiatives to drive value, cost savings, and innovation across global locations. They are responsible for developing category strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and building strong relationships with senior stakeholders.