Enterprise Software Category Manager – Strategic Sourcing

Owen Thomas B Corp; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 18%

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38 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Parental leave

Job summary

M&G is seeking a(Category Manager – Enterprise Software) to own the Enterprise Software category strategy, drive savings, and lead complex negotiations with major vendors. The role requires deep market knowledge, senior stakeholder engagement, and the ability to shape commercial terms.

London or Stirling-based with on-site presence. You will use spend data, Power BI dashboards and market intelligence to identify opportunities, design sourcing events, and deliver cost reductions across the

Qualifications

• Substantial category management or strategic sourcing experience.
• Category knowledge as set out in the knowledge requirements.
• Experience negotiating high-value contracts with major vendors.

Responsibilities

• Build, own and execute the category strategy for Enterprise Software.
• Maintain living category plans covering market analysis and savings opportunities.
• Develop commercial strategies for key vendors ahead of renewal.
• Lead high-value sourcing events and negotiations and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Power BI

eSourcing (Market Dojo)

Vendor management

Cost reduction

Sourcing strategy

Tools

Market Dojo

Power BI

Job description

M&G is seeking a(Category Manager – Enterprise Software) to own the Enterprise Software category strategy, drive savings, and lead complex negotiations with major vendors. The role requires deep market knowledge, senior stakeholder engagement, and the ability to shape commercial terms.

London or Stirling-based with on-site presence. You will use spend data, Power BI dashboards and market intelligence to identify opportunities, design sourcing events, and deliver cost reductions across the