Category Manager, Networks, Data Centres & Storage (EMEA)

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 commitment 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 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.

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As a global organisation spanning 70 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.

This role sits within LSEG’s Group Procurement function, supporting Datacenter and Network Infrastructure within the Technology spend tower. You’ll be responsible for managing strategic sourcing and supplier relationships across a significant annual spend, with a solid focus on Original Equipment Manufacturer Infrastructure hardware, software and associated services in addition to experience management of Value-Added-Resellers. You’ll work globally across teams in London, Bangalore, New York, Tokyo and Beijing, partnering with technology leaders, finance, legal, and vendor management to deliver commercial value, innovation, and risk mitigation. The role blends strategic planning, supplier performance management, and hands-on sourcing, contributing to LSEG’s transformation roadmap and procurement excellence. This is a high-impact role for someone with deep procurement expertise, strong commercial skills, and the ability to influence senior internal partners and suppliers in a complex, global environment.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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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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