Senior Category Manager

Job description

Senior Category Manager – Procurement (operations and Payments)

Leading Global Bank

A leading global bank is transforming into a technology-driven organisation, placing innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence at the centre of its strategy. Our people are key to this journey, helping shape the future through bold thinking, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes

.This is an exciting opportunity to join a business undergoing significant transformation and play a pivotal role in driving strategic procurement and supplier value across the organisation

.

The Opportuni

tyThe Cost & Procurement function is leading a multi-year transformation programme designed to maximise value from a complex supplier ecosystem. The team is focused on creating a best-in-class operating model that connects the right external expertise to business needs while delivering value, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing risk effectivel

y.We are seeking an experienced Senior Category Manager – Procurement to support the Head of Category & Sourcing and drive category excellence across the organisatio

n.

Key Responsibilit

• iesLead the development and execution of category strategi
• es.Translate procurement strategy into commercially successful outcomes that deliver value beyond cost savin
• gs.Provide market intelligence, benchmarking, and commercial insights to support strategic decision-maki
• ng.Drive stakeholder engagement and build trusted relationships across the busine
• ss.Lead and develop a high-performing procurement te
• am.Act as a category and sourcing subject matter expe
• rt.Manage supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiativ
• es.Promote effective use of procurement tools, systems, and best practic
• es.Support organisational transformation and strategic sourcing initiativ
• es.Deliver measurable commercial value while balancing risk, quality, and service outcom

es.

Essential Requirem

entsExperi

• enceProven track record in category managem
• ent.Experience managing complex supplier contracts and commercial negotiati
• ons.Demonstrated experience leading and developing te
• ams.Ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver strategic procurement outco

mes.

Preferred Exper

• ienceProcurement transformation experi
• ence.Experience operating within a complex, regulated environ

ment.

Education & Qualific

• ationsBachelor's degree pref
• erred.CIPS qualification advanta

geous.

SkillsTechnical

• SkillsStrong commercial
• acumen.Cost analysis and value optimisation exp
• ertise.Knowledge of procurement systems and sourcing
• tools.Strong analytical and market assessment capabi

lities.

Leadership & Behavioura

• l SkillsExceptional stakeholder man
• agement.Strong leadership and coaching capab
• ilities.Strategic problem-solving and decision-making
• skills.Ability to influence, negotiate, and drive change across large organi

sations.

Why

Join Us?This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a large-scale transformation programme, influencing procurement strategy, supplier performance, and business outcomes. You'll work with senior stakeholders, lead talented teams, and help shape the future of procurement within a leading global financial ins

titution.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasgow

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

11-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English