Senior Category Manager, Product & Benefits Sourcing

Visa; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global payments technology leader is seeking a highly motivated Senior Category Manager to lead category sourcing for Card Embedded Benefits. This role entails developing strategic plans, managing supplier relationships, and driving innovative procurement solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess at least 7 years of experience in procurement, particularly in financial services or FinTech, and demonstrate strong analytical and strategic skills. Join us to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Diverse team environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience of category management in procurement.
• 4+ years hands-on experience procuring card embedded benefits.
• Experience in Financial services or FinTech.

Responsibilities

• Lead category sourcing focused on Card Embedded Benefits.
• Develop and execute category strategies.
• Engage with stakeholders to identify value creation opportunities.

Skills

Category management in procurement

Procurement of card embedded benefits

Project management

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Commercial model design

Negotiation skills

Education

7+ years of experience in procurement

Postgraduate procurement accreditation

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

A global payments technology leader is seeking a highly motivated Senior Category Manager to lead category sourcing for Card Embedded Benefits. This role entails developing strategic plans, managing supplier relationships, and driving innovative procurement solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess at least 7 years of experience in procurement, particularly in financial services or FinTech, and demonstrate strong analytical and strategic skills. Join us to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.