Strategic Category Manager – Investment Tech & Data

M&G plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (up to 18% total)

Share Save/Share Incentive Plan

38 days annual leave including bank

Enhanced parental leave

Private healthcare

Job summary

M&G plc in London or Stirling is seeking a Category Manager for Investment Technology and Data to shape the category strategy, lead high-value sourcing events and collaborate with senior stakeholders. You will build savings plans, run negotiations, and act as a trusted commercial adviser while aligning with Finance and governance frameworks.

The role offers flexible working, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to drive material cost reductions within a world-class financial services

Qualifications

• Substantial category management or strategic sourcing experience.
• Ability to plan and lead negotiations on high-value contracts with major vendors.
• Credibility with senior stakeholders and ability to influence decisions without formal authority.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the category strategy for Investment Technology and Data.
• Lead high-value sourcing events and negotiations with incumbents and new entrants.
• Develop savings plans and communicate baselines and run rates to Finance.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Communication

Tools

Market Dojo

Power BI

Job description

M&G plc in London or Stirling is seeking a Category Manager for Investment Technology and Data to shape the category strategy, lead high-value sourcing events and collaborate with senior stakeholders. You will build savings plans, run negotiations, and act as a trusted commercial adviser while aligning with Finance and governance frameworks.

The role offers flexible working, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to drive material cost reductions within a world-class financial services