Category Manager, Technology Services

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LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services - and our open-access model - we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity. LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in over 60 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. Our people: People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential. We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder - which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning over 60 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers. Role Summary Provides specialist procurement expertise and insights for Technology Services within the Services & Corporate Tower with the express intent of delivering year-on-year value-add to the Group, taking ownership of sourcing, supplier relationship management and business partnering for a defined sub-category of spend. Role Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities: - Independently leads sourcing and negotiation for medium to high spend agreements, and contributes to the development of sourcing strategies; - Manages commercial relationships with non strategic suppliers, ensuring the business receives the highest level of service and quality; - Owns a L3 category of spend and holds accountability for the category spend and sourcing activity, supplier relationship management and business partnering for a defined sub-category of spend; - Works with Category Leads to support people development (experience and skills) for senior buyers within the same category (where applicable); - Acts as business partner to stakeholders, working closely on requirements gathering and negotiations and takes responsibility for the procurement aspects of strategic and/or commercial projects; - Requires risk management or appropriate involvement and maintains up-to-date knowledge of procurement process developments to support stakeholders; - Ensures application of appropriate governance, risk management and controls in line with internal and external policies; - Supports the execution of the wider procurement strategy and transformation roadmap to develop a best-in-class function. Qualifications & Experience: - Moderate relevant experience in procurement / category management; - Educated to degree level; - Procurement / supply operation qualification, e.g. MCIPS or IACCM (desirable); - Experience in similar industry. - Excellent written and verbal English - Project Management skills and experience beneficial Career Stage: Manager London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information: Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions. Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However,

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