Strategic IT & Banking Software Category Lead

TEKsystems; London; On-site; GBP 101,475 - 118,080; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm in London is seeking a Consultant – Strategic Procurement to lead high-impact global sourcing initiatives. The role focuses on strategic procurement and supplier relationship management, ideal for professionals with 10+ years in the domain. Strong analytical and negotiation skills are necessary to drive contract negotiations across software and banking services categories. This is a contract role with an attractive daily rate.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing within Software/Banking Applications.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing projects and present investment recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms across software and financial services.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Skills

category management

banking applications

software applications

category spend analytics

sourcing roadmaps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain Management

MBA or professional certifications (e.g., CSCP, CPM)

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Source-to-Pay platforms (e.g., Coupa)

Job description

A prominent consulting firm in London is seeking a Consultant – Strategic Procurement to lead high-impact global sourcing initiatives. The role focuses on strategic procurement and supplier relationship management, ideal for professionals with 10+ years in the domain. Strong analytical and negotiation skills are necessary to drive contract negotiations across software and banking services categories. This is a contract role with an attractive daily rate.