Senior Category Manager

WHAT MAKES US, US 

Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello to SimCorp! 

At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values — caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered. 

If you like what we’re saying, keep reading! 

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US: 

The Senior Category Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement and management of specific categories of goods and services, ensuring alignment with business objectives, cost-efficiency, and compliance with procurement policies.  

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: 

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned categories, ensuring alignment with Simcorps business goals and operational requirements 

• Manage supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and ensuring that suppliers meet performance expectations and service levels 

• Conduct market research and industry analysis to identify potential suppliers, evaluate options, and recommend cost-effective solutions 

• Collaborate with business units to understand their needs and ensure that procurement activities support their goals and requirements 

• Monitor supplier performance, ensuring that service level agreements (SLAs), quality standards, and contractual obligations are met 

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulations, mitigating risks associated with procurement activities 

• Analyze procurement data and report on key metrics, such as cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement cycle times 

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement processes, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency 

• Lead the procurement process for complex or high-value contracts, including tendering, evaluation, and negotiation 

• Provide mentorship and support to junior category managers and procurement staff, building a collaborative and results-driven team environment 

• Ownership of complex IT sourcing and SaaS renewals, including strategic vendor negotiations 

• Ability to operate independently and manage senior stakeholders (IT, Business, Finance) 

Type of work this role engages with: 

• Close coordination with SAM, specifically: 

• Translating usage, licensing, and optimization insights into commercial strategy 

• Supporting governance principles such as tool rationalization, cost optimization, and avoiding overlap 

• Managing procurement activities for specific categories of goods and services, ensuring strategic alignment with business needs 

• Negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships to ensure optimal performance and value delivery 

• Conducting market research and supporting cost-saving measures in the procurement process 

• Mentoring junior procurement staff and contributing to the development of best practices in category management 

• Spend analysis: Process and analyze relevant data to segment suppliers and identify savings and consolidation opportunities 

WHAT WE VALUE 

• 5 years or more of experience in category management and procurement 

• Strong understanding of end-to-end lifecycle management (intake, contracting, renewal) 

• Experience in developing and executing strategic sourcing plans, managing supplier relationships, and improving continuous improvement in procurement processes. 

• Ability to work closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that procurement activities deliver value while mitigating risks. 

• Have good analytical skills with attention to details 

• Have advanced English communication skills, both verbally and in writing 

Other requirement: 

• Able to work in the EMEA time zone 

• 2x RTO per week 

BENEFITS 

An attractive salary, bonus scheme, and pension are essential for any work agreement. However, in SimCorp, we believe we can offer more. Therefore, in addition to the traditional benefit scheme, we provide a good work & life balance and opportunities for professional development: there is never just one route - we offer an individual approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take. Visit our career pages to learn more about working at SimCorp: www.simcorp.com/career. Since SimCorp operates in 20+ offices worldwide, the benefits package may vary from country to country. 

NEXT STEP:  

Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible. We process incoming applications continually. Please note that only applications sent through our system will be processed. At SimCorp, we recognize that bias can unintentionally occur in the recruitment process. To uphold fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants, we kindly ask you to exclude personal data such as photo, age, or any non-professional information from your application. Thank you for aiding us in our endeavor to mitigate biases in our recruitment process. 

For any questions, you are welcome to contact Katkat Calimag-Rupera, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, at email [email protected]. If you are interested in being a part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is suitable, submit your CV anyway. SimCorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to assist you in discovering the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks. We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone’s experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated. 

WHO WE ARE: 

For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 3,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds in general. 

SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients. 

SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, without regard to race, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated into our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients. 

**SimCorp Manila proudly announces that its Manila Delivery Center has been officially certified as a Great Place To Work for the second consecutive year – Apr25-Apr26. This certification underscores SimCorp's effort to cultivate a workplace that is not only inclusive and collaborative but also committed to the personal and professional growth of its employees 

**We are also honored to have been voted as a WealthTech100 company for three consecutive years. The new WealthTech100 list aims to highlight tech innovation leaders in the investment management industry.**