Procurement Category Manager - Software
Core
Lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and complex software negotiations to maximize value from software investments and support global transformation programs.
Role type
Senior Procurement Category Manager (Software)
Builds
Global software category strategy, supplier relationships, and commercial value for WPP's technology initiatives
Domain
Technology procurement / Software industry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
software procurement, complex sourcing, vendor negotiations, IT category strategy, stakeholder management, cost optimization, supplier relationship management
Preferred skills
mentoring offshore teams, driving process improvement, influencing senior stakeholders
Technologies
RFPs, commercial negotiation frameworks
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver the global software category strategy; Lead complex software sourcing projects, RFPs, and commercial negotiations; Identify cost optimization and value creation opportunities; Manage strategic supplier relationships; Support and mentor offshore procurement team members; Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
