Assistant Manager, Tech Procurement

Role Summary

This is an individual contributor role which supports the Senior Category Manager for Digital Operations, sitting within the Technology Tower in Group Procurement, and responsible for executing category plan (including associated strategies) and managing supplier relationships. It focuses on sourcing, supplier management, and business engagement, with a particular emphasis on handling Order Form (OF), Statements of Work (SOWs), purchase requests (PRs), and purchase orders (POs) across Ariba, Oracle, and Fieldglass platforms.

The Digital Operations Category represents an annual spend of :£100m, with key spend areas including End User Compute (Laptops, Mobiles and Devices), Telephony & AV, User Software, Observability. The role will require procurement of software, hardware as well as including professional services where applicable elements.

Note although primary aligned to the Digital Operations category, this role may be required to support other sub-teams with Group Procurement.

Key interfaces:

• With line management (Senior Category Manager)

• Category Managers and other buyers

• Group Procurement Centre of Excellence and Shared Services teams

• Business: supplier business owners and budget holders

• Key partnering functions: Head of Foundation Services and their function

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support category strategy delivery and supplier relationship management (SRM) across assigned spend areas.

• Lead sourcing and negotiations for low–medium value agreements and renewals, escalating where needed and ensuring compliant contracts, terms, and due diligence.

• Partner with stakeholders to validate demand, manage purchase requests (PR/PO), and ensure accurate pipeline tracking.

• Maintain supplier relationships, support Category Managers, and contribute across sourcing activities as workload requires.

• Ensure procurement processes are followed, including approvals, contracts, and governance standards.

• Act as a key procurement contact, working with stakeholders (Legal, Finance, Cyber, Engineering, HR) to resolve queries and drive progress.

• Manage procurement systems, data, and reporting to support efficient operations and informed decision-making.

• Support contract management by monitoring performance, driving improvements, and ensuring appropriate actions and approvals.

• Stay informed on market trends to recommend alternative suppliers and support better sourcing decisions.

• Deliver high-quality BAU support across the sourcing lifecycle, promoting continuous improvement and strong stakeholder service.

Experience and skills required:

• Minimum of 3-years experience in buying / procurement

• Commercially minded and proficient negotiator

• Ability to liaise with and manage suppliers

• Experience in market and category analysis

• Ability to assess, prioritise workload and meet deadlines

• Strong IT skills (Office programs especially, Procurement systems desirable), ability to provide management information to assist sourcing and contract management process

• Ability to build relationships, influence and act as an expert across the organisation up to senior management level

• General analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills

• Pro-active behaviour that demonstrates initiative and positive work ethic to ensure activities are delivered to the required time, budget and quality

• Maximise opportunities, i.e. challenges ways of working, adopts Group practices, seeks and provides information and clarification

• Teamwork - ability to work with other category teams, both a local and an off-shore to deliver services to stakeholders

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

• Educated to degree level

Desirable

• Procurement / supply operation qualification, e.g. MCIPS or IAACM, or working towards the qualification

• Experience of procurement in a Financial Services Regulated Environment, Information Services Companies; FinTech; Global, multi-country organisations preferred

About us:

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity. LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in over 60 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific.

Our people:

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential. We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning over 60 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.

Career Stage:

Senior Associate

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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