Global Category Manager
Core
Lead end-to-end category strategy, sourcing, and commercial governance for Legal Services and Group Insurance (Cyber, PI, D&O) spend.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Cost-optimized legal and insurance services for Hiscox Group
Domain
Insurance / Legal Services / Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Commercial negotiation, Category strategy, Stakeholder influence, Supplier relationship management, Contract literacy, Project management, Analytical capability
Preferred skills
Professional procurement qualification (CIPS), Contract management qualification, Change management
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 SoWs, Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance, Implement compliance controls and contractual terms, Coach junior colleagues and contribute to procurement standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team contribution
