Category and Sourcing Manager - IT Software

Join a leading Investment Bank as a Category and Sourcing Manager - IT Software!Job Overview: We''re looking for a highly motivated and skilled Category and Sourcing Manager to join the Category and Sourcing team, focusing on IT Software. This role involves delivering across all Category Scorecard dimensions, leading complex negotiations, and driving category strategy through insights and strong stakeholder collaboration.Location: LondonWork Pattern: HybridStart Date: ASAPKey ResponsibilitiesBe responsible for delivery across all the Category Scorecard dimensions.Contribute to the development of the IT Software Category Strategy by providing insights and recommendations.Prepare and manage complex negotiations where a new vendor is being considered, or engagements with existing challenging vendors.Facilitate elements of complex deals such as RFx structure, Base Case, Business Case, Commercialization Model, Solution/Proposal Evaluation, Transition, Transformation, Termination Planning, deal structuring, and execution.Define commercial constructs to motivate vendor behaviours aligned to strategy and goals.Act as a trusted advisor for internal business partners, maintaining concise and accurate communication.Prepare reports on category insights and provide strategic recommendations to the Category Lead and/or senior management.Key RequirementsRelevant experience as a Sourcing or Category Manager or in a similar role.Expertise in deal negotiations for large and complex services, ..... full job details .....