Senior Cloud & Enterprise Software Procurement Lead

London Stock Exchange Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is seeking an experienced Technology Procurement professional to join our Group Procurement team. Focus on infrastructure software, databases and middleware with global supplier engagement and strategic commercial leadership.

You will shape sourcing strategies, lead negotiations with major vendors and drive commercial value across a large portfolio while partnering with engineering and business leaders.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Technology Procurement, Category Management or Strategic Sourcing.
• Proven track record negotiating complex software agreements, renewals and licensing.
• Strong understanding of software commercial models: subscription, SaaS, perpetual, and enterprise licensing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for database, middleware and software.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives and negotiations with top technology vendors.
• Manage renewals, licensing optimisation and supplier relationships.
• Provide governance, risk management and value realisation across procurement activities.

Skills

Technology Procurement

Category Management

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Project management

Vendor management

Education

MCIPS or equivalent procurement qualification

Job description

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is seeking an experienced Technology Procurement professional to join our Group Procurement team. Focus on infrastructure software, databases and middleware with global supplier engagement and strategic commercial leadership.

You will shape sourcing strategies, lead negotiations with major vendors and drive commercial value across a large portfolio while partnering with engineering and business leaders.