Procurement Category Management

We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join this team in the role of Procurement Category Manager.,

• Provide strategic direction for the procurement of Goods and/or Services aligned to the Global Operations Category.


• Lead complex sourcing events which will deliver increased value for money for HSBC.


• Work with stakeholders to effectively manage vendor risk and drive vendor innovation.


• Ensure maximum contractual protection for the business.
  
  To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:


• Be able to support, guide and influence a wide range of senior stakeholders.


• Perform data analysis and draw useful insights to inform important sourcing decisions.


• Have experience of leading high value, strategic commercial negotiations.


• Strong experience of executing complex sourcing events.


• Understand and accurately capture business requests/stakeholder requirements


• Comprehensive experience in negotiating supplier contracts in challenging supply market environments.


• Background in creating robust reports on progress against targets.


• Be able to build quality knowledge of a given supply market and produce useful insights, therefore enabling comprehensive Category Plans to be put in place.
  
  If you're looking for a career that will give you plenty of opportunities to develop, join HSBC and your future will be rich with potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.


Our Digital Business Services teams are the foundation of HSBC, providing essential support across technology, operations and key central business services for our global businesses and functions. This includes running customer operations, delivering innovative digital solutions for customers and colleagues, managing bank-wide change, and central services such as procurement and real estate management. The teams play a vital role in driving great experiences for customers and colleagues, and enabling the bank's strategy.

Dynamic and proactive, Global Procurement delivers tangible commercial value for HSBC. A varied remit spans all aspects of the procurement lifecycle worldwide - from leading relationships with suppliers, to ensuring alignment across spending plans. Highly engaged with the business, Procurement specialists develop deep strategic understanding. This leads to stronger approaches to measuring success, and ultimately ensures the Group operates ever more effectively., Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.