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 impact

Central 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.