LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

Category Manager, Networks, Data Centres, Storage

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: London • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Define, develop and implement category strategies for the group.
  • Drive supplier consolidation and preferred vendor adoption.
  • Use data and market insights to guide sourcing decisions and Infrastructure hardware investments.
  • Anticipate procurement risks (e.g., licensing compliance, vendor lock-in) and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Lead sourcing initiatives, RFPs, and contract negotiations for Infrastructure hardware vendors.
  • Ensure contracts protect LSEG’s interests and lead operational and licensing risks.
  • Leverage tools like e-Procurement and e-Auctions to drive value.
  • Support supplier performance improvement and risk management.
  • Build strong relationships with technology and business leaders, especially in Infrastructure/ Network engineering, architecture, and IT operations.
  • Act as a commercial advisor and escalation point for Infrastructure OEM vendor issues.
  • Lead SRM for strategic Infrastructure OEM vendors, including regular reviews and governance.
  • Oversee renewals and ensure focus on high-value opportunities (e.g. product acquisition, lifetime support and software licencing).
  • Maintain procurement systems and track savings, compliance, and Infrastructure hardware/software usage.
  • Support end-to-end sourcing processes and contract variations.
  • Promote guidelines and support procurement transformation.

Requirements

  • Strong procurement background in Technology, with a focus on Datacenter and Network Infrastructure Category.
  • Demonstrable experience in OEM contract negotiation, support and maintenance, licensing models, and supplier management.
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure hardware/software/service acquisition pricing models (e.g., subscription, perpetual, managed services and consumption-based), contract terms, and risk management.
  • Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
  • Ability to influence internal partners up to Executive level.
  • Degree or equivalent experience; experience in regulated or global environments preferred.
  • Desirable MCIPS or similar procurement qualification.
  • Experience in negotiating and managing OEM contracts with Cisco, F5, Checkpoint, VAR and network security.
  • Experience in Financial Services, FinTech, or global organisations.
  • Familiarity with software asset management (SAM) and vendor audit processes.
Benefits
  • Healthcare
  • Retirement planning
  • Paid volunteering days
  • Wellbeing initiatives
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
procurementcontract negotiationsupplier managementlicensing modelsrisk managementdata analysisproject managementsoftware asset managementvendor audit processesInfrastructure hardware/software acquisition
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunication skillsinfluencing skillsrelationship buildingleadershipstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingnegotiation skillscollaborationadaptability
Certifications
MCIPS