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Assistant Vice President- Procurement Category Manager

London Permanent £75,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a talented Assistant Vice President Procurement Category Lead (Corporate Services) with a strong background working within a regulated environment ideally financial services or potentially the legal sector. You must be able to commute to London, but this role is hybrid.
  • Assistant Vice President - Category Manager for Corporate Services
  • Central London - Hybrid - Financial Services / Regulated Environment

About Our Client

This organisation is a well-established SME within a regulated environment - Financial Services. The organisation has growth plans with lots of opportunity to progress your career.

Job Description

As an Assistant Vice President- Category Manager for Corporate Services you will:

  • Manage end to end procurement focusing on supplier management / contract management
  • Manage "Corporate" spend categories ie HR,Travel,Property & FM, Marketing,Legal,Professional Services.
  • Manage a defined book of work across the full third‑party lifecycle: sourcing, commercial negotiation, contracting and ongoing supplier monitoring.
  • Ensure full compliance with Third‑Party Management policies, controls and regulatory expectations.
  • Partner with stakeholders across the business to understand requirements and shape sourcing strategies that deliver value.
  • Lead contract reviews, interrogate terms and negotiate commercially and legally robust outcomes.
  • Support the wider Procurement transformation agenda, contributing to process improvements and best‑practice adoption.
  • Maintain accurate reporting via dashboards, trackers and category plans.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Assistant Vice President- Category Manager for Corporate Services you should have:

  • Strong background in procurement/ category management - (professional/ corporate services) and you MUST have a track record working within a regulated or financial services type of environment.
  • Strong stakeholder management experience and an expert contract reviewer, able to interpret, challenge, negotiate terms quickly and confidently.
  • Proven ability to manage a high‑volume workload and prioritise effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels, including senior leadership.
  • Highly organised, detail‑driven, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Experience in procurement systems such as Oracle, Coupa, SAP or Ariba.
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency across Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Team‑oriented mindset with a passion for contributing to a growing, transforming function.



Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree educated
  • 5+ year's Assistant Vice President- Category Manager for Corporate Services- procurement / category experience
  • Understanding of Financial Services risk, governance and compliance
  • Experience working closely with Legal, HR, Advisory, Consulting or other Corporate categories



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging up to £80,000 + Bonus (circa 90k package)
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • A supportive and collaborative fast paced working environment within a smaller SME who make a big impact



Central London - Hybrid - Financial Services / Regulated Environment

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Assistant Vice President- Category Manager for Corporate Services we encourage you to apply today. Only apply if you are in the UK, have worked within financial services/ regulated environment and can travel to London.

Contact
Katie Martin
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6934426
Phone number
+44 113 388 9061

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Financial Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Katie Martin
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9061
Job reference
JN-012026-6934426