Category Manager - Data, Operations, Legal
Core
Lead end-to-end category strategy, sourcing, and commercial governance for legal services, operational, and data spend to drive cost optimization and compliance.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Global procurement strategy and category plans for Legal, Operations, and Data services.
Domain
Insurance / Procurement / Legal Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Commercial negotiation, stakeholder influence, contract literacy, supplier relationship management, project management, analytical capability, change management
Preferred skills
Professional procurement qualification (CIPS), contract management qualification, experience with modern sourcing systems
Technologies
Hiscox Marketplace, AI tools for procurement MI
Responsibilities
Develop multi-year category strategy, execute end-to-end sourcing (RFI/RFP/RFQ), negotiate commercials and contracts, manage strategic supplier relationships, implement governance controls, report on savings and volumes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with executive-level collaboration