Category Manager

Job Description

Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyones chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, genderidentifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thriveProcurement (Contract role)Sector Financial ServicesHybrid WFH/LondonMy client is apreeminent global financial institutionthat provides asset servicing, investment management and wealth management services.Responsible for leading and managing critical global strategic sourcing and procurement projects within the IT Software spend category ($M annual spend).

• Leads strategic sourcing events including collecting, analysing, and presenting data and recommendations to various levels of management across the organisation on opportunities, risks, and where to prioritise software investments.
• Responsible for contract & price negotiations across the Marketing, HR, Print and Business Services and Applications categories.
• Thought leader with experience or interest leading IT Procurement staff.
• Responsible for Category Management including but not limited to category spend analytics, multi-year strategic sourcing road-maps, acquiring and educating the enterprise on markets, suppliers, and trends.
• Working collaboratively with suppliers to enhance value and innovation.
• Influences and drives improvements of global policies, programs, and processes.
• Leads and manages RFx (e.g., Request for Proposal, Request for Information, Request for Quote) process, including project management, development of RFx, negotiations and award process.
• Responsible for contract review, drafting and creation of various agreements, including NDAs, Master Agreements (SaaS, Software License Agreements, etc.), Service Level Agreements, Statements of Work, etc. leading and facilitating all aspects of contractnegotiations across multiple Risk Control Functions (e.g., Legal, Privacy, Risk) and ongoing contract administration.
• Supports and monitors supplier adherence to contracts, manage suppliers via supplier activity reporting and business/performance reviews, support and conduct supplier scorecards, supplier rationalisation and demand management opportunities.
• Manages and supports regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., OFAC, FCPA, Spend Analysis, Client Relationships).
• Supports and helps present Procurement performance metrics and projects to senior management.
• Management of supplier fitness, including analysing overall business and financial performance of potential and existing suppliers.
• Establish and maintain relationship with key partners, education on policy/guidelines and resolving related purchasing issues.

QualificationsExtensive experience in Sourcing or Procurement related field focused on indirect sourcing or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Bachelors degree in business, Supply Chain Management or Finance
• MBA or other advanced degree and a professional Procurement/ Supply Chain Management designation (e.g., CSCP, CPM) are a strong plus. In depth knowledge of supply chain management and procurement
• Strong analytical, sourcing, negotiation, and communication skills. Technically adept with basic application software; proficient in MS Office Suites with advanced Excel skills
• Experience with ERP system/ Peoplesoft, and Source to Pay (Coupa)
• Demonstrated success in time management, superior project management skills, attention to detail, thorough and organised.

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