Global Tech Procurement Leader: Infra & Software

lseg; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is hiring a Senior Category Manager to lead procurement for Infrastructure Hardware and Software. You will shape the global category strategy, connect supplier decisions to strategic technology programmes, and deliver commercial value across a global technology environment.

You will coach Category Managers and Senior Buyers, provide direction to the team, and work with senior stakeholders to align sourcing with technology roadmaps, platform modernisation and

Qualifications

• Experience in Technology Procurement across Software and SaaS suppliers.
• Ability to lead high-value or complex contract negotiations across software and professional services.
• Commercial judgement including pricing models, contract terms, supplier risk and value improvement.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the global category strategy for Corporate Engineering across functions.
• Lead high-value and complex contract negotiations for software and SaaS.
• Improve value through supplier consolidation, licence optimisation and strategic sourcing.
• Build trusted relationships with strategic suppliers and advise technology leaders.
• Partner with engineering and transformation teams to align sourcing with roadmaps.
• Support adoption of emerging technologies with long-term value.
• Coach and develop Category Managers and Senior Buyers and manage pipeline activity.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Coaching/mentoring

Supplier management

Analytics

Education

Degree-level education

MCIPS (welcomed)

Tools

Procurement systems

Management information tools

Job description

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is hiring a Senior Category Manager to lead procurement for Infrastructure Hardware and Software. You will shape the global category strategy, connect supplier decisions to strategic technology programmes, and deliver commercial value across a global technology environment.

You will coach Category Managers and Senior Buyers, provide direction to the team, and work with senior stakeholders to align sourcing with technology roadmaps, platform modernisation and