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Category Manager - Technology In this fantastic new role, you will join a growing team to, on a global, regional and local basis, lead strategy and planning for a Procurement sub-category to deliver competitive advantage for HSBC business through cost savings, lifecycle value generation, demand management and innovation In this global position within the Technology category management group, you will support the global Category Lead in working closely with stakeholders within the Bank's Technology division. You will drive commercial value, manage third parties and ensure ESG is embedded into the supply chain In this role, duties will include: Leading the development, implementation and ongoing management of procurement category strategies for enterprise infrastructure at a global level. Working with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies and tactics for procurement category initiatives. Leading end to end planning and execution of sourcing projects, including requirements gathering, commercial and contractual negotiation and securing internal endorsement at the required level to proceed to signature stage. Developing and maintaining a global stakeholder network in a complex and dynamic business environment. Providing commercial leadership to stakeholders, including senior executives. Understanding the internal dynamics of the supply base and how this impacts interaction with HSBC, particularly where suppliers are also HSBC customers. Driving business outcomes and behaviours with subject matter expertise to drive value through the category planning lifecycle. Monitoring the supplier market to identify opportunities resulting from new product offerings and/or market shifts (e.g. entry or exit of suppliers, changes in pricing, risk on category). Seeking alternatives to current category specifications/ demand p