Category Manager

Job Description

Lead strategy and planning for a Procurement sub-category to deliver competitive advantage for HSBC business through cost savings, lifecycle value generation, demand management and innovation. The role will support the global Category Lead in working closely with stakeholders within the Bank's Technology division.

Job Responsibility

Lead the development, implementation and ongoing management of procurement category strategies for CIB at a global level
Work with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies and tactics for procurement category initiatives
Lead end to end planning and execution of sourcing projects, including requirements gathering, commercial and contractual negotiation and securing internal endorsement at the required level to proceed to signature stage
Develop and maintain a global stakeholder network in a complex and dynamic business environment
Provide commercial leadership to stakeholders, including senior executives
Understand the internal dynamics of the supply base and how this impacts interaction with HSBC, particularly where suppliers are also HSBC customers
Drive business outcomes and behaviours with subject matter expertise to drive value through the category planning lifecycle
Monitor the supplier market to identify opportunities resulting from new product offerings and/or market shifts (e.g. entry or exit of suppliers, changes in pricing, risk on category)
Seek alternatives to current category specifications/ demand parameters
Lead/ support as necessary the creation and maintenance of a pipeline of projects to achieve or exceed agreed savings target for category
Play a role in the continuous development and improvement of the HSBC procurement team
Monitor buying channel compliance for the business/ function with whom they own the Procurement relationship and driving corrective action as necessary

Requirements

Experienced in Technology sourcing ideally software would be beneficial including On-premise and SaaS for trading and brokerage platforms
Technology Category Management experience preferred
Ability to articulate, influence and translate strategic objectives from stakeholders into effective category strategies
Strong interpersonal and commercial skills, with a proven ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, and strong communication and negotiation capability
Background in leading high value, complex negotiations of IT Contracts, from requirements gathering to execution
Robust understanding of third party contract frameworks
Results orientated, with an ability to navigate complex processes in order to drive projects to completion
Able to deliver at pace whilst working on a wide range of initiatives
A robust understanding of the financial services industry, including key players, strategic requirements, and key risks facing financial services institutions
Experience in developing and maintaining a global stakeholder network in a complex and dynamic business environment

What we offer

Additional car allowance in the amount of 4,786 PLN (monthly, gross)
Variable pay is discretionary
Additional bonuses for recognition awards
Multisport card
Private medical care
Life insurance
One-time reimbursement of home office set-up (up to 800 PLN)
Cafeteria platform
Employee assistance program
Additional contributions to PPK scheme
Corporate parties & events
CSR initiatives
Nursery discounts
Financial support with trainings and education
Social fund
Flexible working hours
Free parking

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