Category Specialist - Client Software
Core
Provides UK-based commercial and analytical support to Category Managers, building evidence for category strategy, savings, and negotiation while running sourcing activities.
Role type
Category Specialist (Procurement)
Builds
Category savings plans and responsive commercial services for the business
Domain
Financial Services / Insurance / Procurement
Required skills
Spend analysis, rate card comparison, total cost of ownership modelling, advanced Excel, sourcing event management, stakeholder contact, contract tracking, TPRM due diligence, data analysis (Power BI, spend cubes)
Preferred skills
Experience in regulated environments (financial services/insurance), Market Dojo or similar eSourcing platforms, working with offshore teams, CIPS qualification
Technologies
Power BI, Market Dojo, eSourcing tools, Excel
Responsibilities
Find and quantify savings through spend analysis; analyse spend and model bids/prices; run sourcing events requiring UK stakeholder involvement; manage day-to-day stakeholder contact and supplier reviews; track contract renewals and obligations; coordinate TPRM due diligence; use data tools to build insight for Category Managers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC