CDI - Procurement Global Category Manager, Professional Services & Non-Product Related Services - SB

SBS is a global financial technology company that’s helping banks and the financial services industry to reimagine how to operate in an increasingly digital world. SBS is a trusted partner of more than 1,500 financial institutions and large-scale lenders in 80 countries worldwide, including Santander, Societé Generale, KCB Bank, Kensington Mortgages, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota FS. Its cloud platform offers clients a composable architecture to digitize operations, ranging from banking, lending, compliance, to payments, and consumer and asset finance. With 3,400 employees in 50 offices, SBS is recognized as a Top 10 European Fintech company by IDC and as a leader in Omdia’s Universe: Digital Banking Platforms. SBS is headquartered in Paris, France.

As a Global Category Manager at 74Software you will play a key role in managing the purchasing of goods and services that enable our global software business to operate effectively. You will partner closely with internal stakeholders across multiple regions to ensure procurement activities are cost-effective, compliant, and aligned with business goals. This role requires strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage vendor relationships in a fast-paced, international environment.

The Global Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for professional services and non-product related services across the organization. This includes categories such as consulting, legal, audit, HR services, training, financial services, and other business support functions. The role ensures value creation, supplier performance, compliance, and alignment with global business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement global category strategies.
• Conduct spend analysis, market intelligence, and supplier landscape assessments.
• Align category plans with internal stakeholders across functions and geographies.

Sourcing & Contract Management

• Lead sourcing initiatives including RFI/RFP processes, supplier selection, and contract negotiations to secure the best terms for pricing, quality, and delivery.

• Ensure contracts meet business requirements, compliance standards, and risk mitigation goals in collaboration with the legal team.
• Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance, acting as a point of escalation for supplier performance issues.
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and implement KPIs and SLAs.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and cost optimization.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., HR, Legal, Finance, Audit) to understand service needs and priorities, as well as to forecast demand, plan budgets, and track spend.
• Act as a procurement advisor, promoting best practices and strategic sourcing value.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support third-party risk management and due diligence processes.
• Stay informed about market trends, new suppliers, and innovations in procurement technology.

Processes & Tools

• Contribute to implementing the new tool Workday Procurement and managing the related change with internal as well as external parties.
• Support global procurement initiatives, including vendor consolidation as well as process standardization and optimization.
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, contracts, and supplier performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, with a focus on professional services and other non-product related categories.
• Strong experience in contract negotiation, stakeholder management, and supplier governance.
• Knowledge of global procurement practices and compliance frameworks.
• Proficiency in procurement systems (ideally with Workday Procurement) and data analytics.
• Fluent written and verbal communication in English; additional languages are a plus.

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Cross-cultural collaboration and adaptability.                           
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work collaboratively with global and local teams across multiple time zones

Les avantages à nous rejoindre :

• Un accord télétravail pour télétravailler jusqu'à 2 jours par semaine selon vos missions.
• Un package avantages intéressants : une mutuelle, un CSE, des titres restaurants, un accord d'intéressement, des primes vacances.