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 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. Our People People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence 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. 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 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, FinOps 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. Purpose of the role LSEG is seeking an experienced Technology Procurement professional to join our Group Procurement team, supporting our Technology Infrastructure category with a focus on Database, Middleware and other Enterprise Software. This is a highly visible role responsible for shaping sourcing strategies, leading sophisticated commercial negotiations, working with senior engineering leaders to support LSEG's global technology strategy. The role manages a significant portfolio of strategic suppliers and technologies that underpin critical business services across the organisation. Working closely with Infrastructure Engineering, Database Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Operations, Finance, Legal and Vendor Management teams, you will help drive commercial value, innovation, resilience and long-term technology outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to influence major engineering investment decisions, engage with leading software vendors and drive LSEG's ongoing technology transformation. We are looking for a commercially astute procurement professional who combines strong technology knowledge, strategic thinking and stakeholder management. What You'll be doing Category Strategy & Commercial Leadership Develop and implement category strategies across database, middleware and other software. Shape sourcing and supplier strategies that align with technology roadmaps, business priorities and market developments. Optimise spend, simplify the supplier landscape and improve commercial outcomes across the technology estate. Use market intelligence, benchmarking and supplier insight to inform investment decisions and negotiation strategies. Strategic Sourcing Lead complex sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations and commercial discussions with leading technology vendors. Manage high-value renewals and commercial optimisation programmes, including licence rationalisation, subscription strategies and support model reviews. Ensure contractual arrangements deliver value, flexibility, resilience and appropriate risk management. Partner with engineering and other colleagues to evaluate technology options and support informed sourcing decisions Stakeholder & Supplier Management Build trusted relationships across LSEG Act as a strategic commercial advisor for infrastructure software investments and supplier engagements. Lead supplier relationship management activities, including governance reviews, performance management and value realisation. Facilitate collaboration between internal teams and suppliers to drive innovation and continuous improvement. Governance & Continuous Improvement Identify and lead commercial, operational and licensing risks, developing pragmatic mitigation strategies where required. Support procurement governance, savings tracking and contract lifecycle management activities. Drive procurement transformation initiatives, helping to improve processes, tools and ways of working Promote good sourcing/supplier management methodologies What You'll bring Essential Significant experience in Technology Procurement, Category Management or Strategic Sourcing, ideally covering infrastructure software, databases, middleware or enterprise platforms. Proven track record of negotiating complex software agreements, renewals and licensing arrangements with global technology suppliers. Strong understanding of software commercial models, including subscription, SaaS, perpetual, consumption-based and enterprise licensing structures. Ability to translate technical requirements into effective commercial strategies and recommendations. Strong management and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior engineering and business leaders. Strong analytical, negotiation and project management capabilities. Experience working within large, complex or highly regulated organisations. Desirable MCIPS or equivalent procurement qualification. Experience working with suppliers such as Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, TIBCO or similar enterprise software vendors. Knowledge of software asset management, licence optimisation and vendor audit management. Experience managing contracts and suppliers within hybrid infrastructure environments. Background in Financial Services, FinTech or other global enterprise organisations. Why Join LSEG? Influence strategic technology investments across a global organisation. Lead negotiations with some of the world's largest technology suppliers. Partner with senior technology leaders on business-critical initiatives. Work in a collaborative, international environment focused on innovation and transformation. Play a key role in delivering commercial value, operational resilience and long-term technology strategy. Career Stage: Manager 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. LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions. Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering. LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives. Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, and how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject. 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