Assistant Vice President- Procurement Category Manager

We are seeking a talented Assistant Vice President Procurement Category Lead (Corporate Services) with a strong background working within a regulated environment ideally financial services or potentially the legal sector. You must be able to commute to London, but this role is hybrid.

Client Details

This organisation is a well-established SME within a regulated environment - Financial Services. The organisation has growth plans with lots of opportunity to progress your career.

Description

As an Assistant Vice President- Category Manager for Corporate Services you will:

Manage end to end procurement focusing on supplier management / contract management
Manage "Corporate" spend categories ie HR,Travel,Property & FM, Marketing,Legal,Professional Services.
Manage a defined book of work across the full third‑party lifecycle: sourcing, commercial negotiation, contracting and ongoing supplier monitoring.
Ensure full compliance with Third‑Party Management policies, controls and regulatory expectations.
Partner with stakeholders across the business to understand requirements and shape sourcing strategies that deliver value.
Lead contract reviews, interrogate terms and negotiate commercially and legally robust outcomes.
Support the wider Procurement transformation agenda, contributing to process improvements and best‑practice adoption.
Maintain accurate reporting via dashboards, trackers and category plans.Profile

A successful Assistant Vice President- Category Manager for Corporate Services you should have:

Strong background in procurement/ category management - (professional/ corporate services) and you MUST have a track record working within a regulated or financial services type of environment.
Strong stakeholder management experience and an expert contract reviewer, able to interpret, challenge, negotiate terms quickly and confidently.
Proven ability to manage a high‑volume workload and prioritise effectively.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels, including senior leadership.
Highly organised, detail‑driven, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
Experience in procurement systems such as Oracle, Coupa, SAP or Ariba.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency across Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
Team‑oriented mindset with a passion for contributing to a growing, transforming function.Preferred Qualifications

Degree educated
5+ year's Assistant Vice President- Category Manager for Corporate Services- procurement / category experience
Understanding of Financial Services risk, governance and compliance
Experience working closely with Legal, HR, Advisory, Consulting or other Corporate categories

Job Offer

Competitive salary ranging up to £80,000 + Bonus (circa 90k package)
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
A supportive and collaborative fast paced working environment within a smaller SME who make a big impactCentral London - Hybrid - Financial Services / Regulated Environment

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Assistant Vice President- Category Manager for Corporate Services we encourage you to apply today. Only apply if you are in the UK, have worked within financial services/ regulated environment and can travel to London