Category Manager Infrastructure

London, England, GBFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-10

Core

Managing strategic sourcing and supplier relationships for Cloud Service Providers, Database, Middleware, and Enterprise Software to drive commercial value and risk mitigation.

Role type

Senior Category Manager (Technology Procurement)

Builds

Strategic sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, and commercial optimization programs for global technology infrastructure.

Domain

Financial Markets Infrastructure / Technology Procurement

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, market intelligence, spend optimization, risk management, stakeholder engagement, commercial acumen, technology knowledge (Cloud, Database, Middleware), governance.

Preferred skills

Experience with FinOps, license rationalization, subscription strategies, transformation initiatives.

Technologies

Cloud Service Providers (CSP), Database, Middleware, Enterprise Software

Responsibilities

Develop and implement category strategies for database and middleware; lead complex sourcing initiatives and commercial negotiations; manage high-value supplier renewals and optimization programs; build trusted relationships with internal teams and suppliers; identify and mitigate commercial and licensing risks.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

About London Stock Exchange Group

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a commitment to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, handle risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehens