Category Manager - Cloud

This role sits within LSEG’s Group Procurement function, supporting the Cloud Category team 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 Cloud Service Providers (CSP’s). You’ll work globally across teams in London, Bangalore, New York, Tokyo and Beijing, partnering with Technology Leaders, Finance, Legal, Fin Ops 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 cloud category strategies for the group.
• Partner with key stakeholders to deliver against strategic initiatives and maximise vendor value.
• Use data and market insights to guide sourcing decisions and cost optimisation activities.
• Anticipate procurement risks (e.g., licensing compliance, vendor lock‑in) and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, RFPs, and contract negotiations with Cloud Service Providers (CSP’s)
• Ensure that contracts protect LSEG’s interests and mitigate 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, Cloud, Data and Analytics.
• Act as a commercial advisor and escalation point for CSP vendor issues.
• Lead SRM for strategic CSP vendors, including regular reviews and governance.
• Oversee renewals and ensure focus on high‑value opportunities (e.g. product acquisition, cost optimisation, lifetime support and licensing)
• Maintain procurement systems and track savings and compliance metrics.
• Support end‑to‑end sourcing processes and contract variations.
• Promote guidelines and support procurement transformation.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Group Procurement.

• Strong procurement background in Technology, with a focus on Cloud Service Providers (CSP’s).
• Strong understanding of CSP licensing, commercial and contractual models and discount programmes.
• Demonstrable experience in technology contract negotiation, support and maintenance, licensing models, and supplier 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 CSP contracts e.g. AWS, Google
• Experience in Financial Services, Fin Tech, Technology, or global organisations.