Director, Global Category Lead - Enterprise Software
Core
Define and execute worldwide procurement strategy for enterprise software technology spend, shaping category direction and driving commercial excellence.
Role type
Director, Global Category Lead (Enterprise Software)
Builds
Enterprise-wide frameworks and agreements for enterprise software suppliers
Domain
Financial Services / Enterprise Software Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, Category management, Commercial negotiations, Supplier relationship management, Contractual expertise, Risk management, Market trend analysis, Technology transformation leadership
Preferred skills
Cloud transformation experience, Executive stakeholder engagement, Financial contractual optimization
Technologies
IBM, AWS, Cisco, NTT, Kyndryl, HPE, Dell
Responsibilities
Develop multi-year global enterprise software category strategy aligned with technology roadmaps; Lead complex sourcing initiatives and commercial negotiations; Establish executive-level relationships with key enterprise software suppliers; Drive category governance and compliance with risk resilience requirements; Monitor market trends to rationalize suppliers and consolidate spend; Partner with technology stakeholders to translate business requirements into sourcing strategies.
Seniority
Director, Strategic Leadership
