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About the Role
The Assistant Category Manager role supports the Category Lead in managing Consultancy and Non-Permanent Workforce. This involves creating and reviewing category plans, identifying outsourcing opportunities, and assessing their potential value to the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategy and planning for IT Professional Services globally, focusing on cost savings, lifecycle value, demand management, and innovation.
- Manage commercial and contract negotiations with IT Services & Consultancy Suppliers of all sizes.
- Support the creation of sub-category strategies and plans.
- Oversee global strategic tenders within the IT Professional Services category.
- Develop relationships with senior-level stakeholders.
- Drive business outcomes and behaviors using subject matter expertise to add value throughout the category planning lifecycle.
Requirements
- Significant experience in IT consulting and resourcing Category Management.
- Experience working in complex, multi-layered organizations at a fast pace.
- Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage high-value procurements.
- Extensive experience in leading, defining, and executing complex transactions and deals across multiple spend categories.
- Proficiency in data analysis and applying various commercial & procurement models.
- Experience with post-contractual activities, including contract management and supplier relationship management.
Skills
- IT consulting
- Resourcing Category Management
- Negotiation
- Procurement
- Data analysis
- Commercial models
- Procurement models
- Contract management
- Supplier relationship management
Location
- UK
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Advanced
- Significant
Benefits
- Tailored professional development opportunities
- Competitive pay and benefits package
- Private healthcare for all UK-based employees
- Enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support
- Contributory pension scheme with generous employer contribution
About the Company
- HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organizations globally, with operations in over 50 countries and territories.
- The company aims to be present where growth occurs, enabling businesses and economies to thrive, and helping individuals achieve their aspirations.
- HSBC is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces.
Equal Opportunity
- HSBC is dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces, valuing different points of view regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or age.
- The company is committed to removing barriers to ensure careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible.
- HSBC is a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria.
- Candidates requiring accommodations during the recruitment process can contact hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com.