Senior Technology Category Manager – Procurement & Sourcing

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About the project

Your responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of procurement category strategies for enterprise infrastructure at a global level.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to craft sourcing strategies and tactics for procurement initiatives, offering commercial leadership to senior executives.
• Manage end-to-end planning and execution of sourcing projects, including requirement gathering, negotiations, and securing internal approvals.
• Understand supplier market dynamics and leverage insights to identify opportunities arising from market shifts and new product offerings.
• Drive business outcomes by executing category planning lifecycle activities, ensuring value delivery and target savings.
• Support the creation and maintenance of a pipeline of projects aligned with savings targets.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes and monitor compliance with buying channels.

Our requirements

• 5+ years of experience in technology sourcing, preferably including software (On-premise and SaaS), with a focus on trading and brokerage platforms.
• Experience in Technology Category Management and managing global stakeholder networks.
• Proven ability to translate strategic objectives into effective category strategies and build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Sound background in leading complex negotiations of IT contracts from requirements to execution.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with commercial insight.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives and deliver results at pace.
• Robust understanding of third-party contract frameworks and the financial services industry’s key players, risks, and requirements.
• Fluent English.

Optional

• Additional certifications in procurement or project management.
• Knowledge of financial markets and related technology solutions.

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What we offer

• Stable and long-term cooperation with very good conditions
• Enhance your skills and develop your expertise in the financial industry
• Work on the most strategic projects available in the market
• Define your career roadmap and develop yourself in the best and fastest possible way by delivering strategic projects for different clients of ITDS over several years
• Participate in Social Events, training, and work in an international environment
• Access to attractive Medical Package
• Access to Multisport Program
• Access to Pluralsight
• Flexible hours

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