Director, Global Category Lead - Cybersecurity
Core
Define and execute worldwide procurement strategy for cybersecurity technology spend, shaping category direction and driving commercial excellence.
Role type
Director, Global Category Lead (Cybersecurity Procurement)
Builds
Global cybersecurity supplier portfolio and strategic sourcing frameworks
Domain
Financial Services / Cybersecurity Technology Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, complex contract negotiation, supplier portfolio management, market intelligence analysis, risk mitigation, total cost of ownership optimization, executive stakeholder management, regulatory compliance, cross-functional collaboration, financial analysis
Preferred skills
Financial services industry experience, software supplier negotiation, category best practices development, cross-regional collaboration
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a comprehensive global cybersecurity category strategy aligned with enterprise technology roadmaps; Monitor market trends and supplier developments to identify opportunities for rationalizing suppliers and consolidating spend; Lead high-value complex sourcing initiatives balancing cost, risk, resilience, and innovation; Conduct competitive sourcing events and commercial negotiations to establish enterprise-wide frameworks; Drive total cost of ownership optimization in support of technology transformation programmes; Serve as a trusted procurement advisor to cybersecurity and technology leadership teams; Establish and maintain executive-level relationships with key cybersecurity suppliers; Ensure sourcing strategies align with enterprise risk, resilience, and regulatory requirements; Support supplier risk assessments and remediation activities.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & cross-functional influence
