CATEGORY MANAGER - WORKFORCE SOURCING

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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Category Manager - Workforce Sourcing.

You’ll support the Category Lead in a specific sub-category area, covering all Consultancy and Non-Permanent Workforce within their respective Business areas. With specific category knowledge, this will be achieved through the creation and continual review of robust and forward-looking category plans that use the full range of supply and demand-side levers. You’ll be required to identify new outsourcing opportunities and assess their relevance and potential value to the organisation in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Global Head of Workforce Sourcing.

You’ll develop influential senior level relationships with designated businesses and functions on behalf of all the Procurement sub- functions.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

In this role you’ll:

•         On a global basis, lead strategy and planning for consultancy, delivering cost savings, lifecycle value generation, demand management and innovation

•         Accountable for commercial & contract negotiations with small, medium and large consultancy Services & Consultancy Suppliers

•         Supporting the creation of sub-category strategies and plans

•         Managing global strategic tenders within the consultancy Services category.

•         Develop influential senior level stakeholder relationships

•         Driving business outcomes and behaviours with subject matter expertise to drive value through the category planning lifecycle

•         Constantly monitoring supplier market and identify opportunities resulting from new product offerings

•         Continually monitoring buying channel compliance for the business/ function with whom they own the Procurement relationship and driving corrective action as necessary

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

•         Depth of experience in consultancy and resourcing Category Management

•         Background in working within complex, multi layered organisations and worked to the pace and drive required

•         Extensive experience in leading negotiations and managing large value procurement consultancy deals

•         Significant experience in leading, defining and executing complex transactions and deals across multiple categories of spend

•         Advanced skills in data analysis, and the application of a range of commercial & procurement models

•         Experience in post contractual activities including contract management

•         Strong experience of using Coupa procurement system

Opening up a world of opportunity

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk via hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com.