About this role
Salary: £56,000 - 96,000 per year
Requirements
- Deep strategic sourcing expertise in software, SaaS and/or data and information services, with a record of delivering category strategies across multiple regions
- Proven ability to lead complex, high-value procurement projects from strategy through execution
- Strong commercial acumen, including contract negotiation, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis and supplier performance management
- Credibility and presence to build lasting relationships with senior technology and business stakeholders
- Collaborative approach to working across procurement, IT, finance and operations
- Track record of using AI to work faster and deliver better results
- Familiarity with major enterprise software publishers, SaaS licensing models, software asset management (SAM) practices and licence true-up processes
- Relevant degree in business, supply chain, information technology or a related field
- MBA or CPSM, CIPS or equivalent certification is welcome
- Experience sourcing market data or research subscriptions is a plus, as is a background in corporate real estate, facilities management or professional services
- Ownership mindset, with the discipline to hit targets and the curiosity to keep improving how the category works
Responsibilities
- Shape and maintain short-, mid- and long-term global category strategies for software and data subscriptions, aligned with our business strategy and technology roadmap
- Own the category covering enterprise software, SaaS and enterprise licensing, and data and market subscriptions; coordinate with the Professional Services category where data and market subscription spend overlaps
- Build demand plans with application owners and business stakeholders, identifying consolidation opportunities and emerging licensing and commercial models
- Lead sourcing events from request for proposal development through bid management, commercial evaluation, recommendation and contract signature
- Prepare and present contract documents in line with our Delegation of Authority
- Deliver financial targets across cost savings, cost avoidance and added value, and maintain an accurate savings tracker
- Rationalise the supply base, consolidate vendors and maintain a strategic supplier framework
- Build strategic relationships with key software publishers, SaaS providers and data vendors
- Run supplier relationship management with our Procurement Centre of Excellence, including reviews, scorecards and agreed cadence, and complete third-party risk management activity in line with our framework
- Own the renewal calendar and support software asset management, including licence use and true-ups, to prevent unmanaged expiries or unplanned licence exposure
- Track market trends, licensing models and pricing benchmarks to inform sourcing decisions
- Champion best practice, process improvement and adoption of sourcing tools, ensuring activity follows our procurement policies and ethical standards
Technologies
- AI
- Support
- Security
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At JLL, we combine world-class real estate services, advisory and technology to help shape a brighter way forward. We are committed to helping our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. This senior, highly visible Category Manager, Software and Data Subscriptions role reports to our Category Director, Software and works with senior technology leaders and application owners across our regions. The role is based in London, with hybrid working. We offer a competitive base salary, private medical insurance, flexible working, an enhanced pension scheme, an electric car scheme and opportunities for long-term career progression. We are ranked 13 in the UK Best Employers index by the Financial Times. We welcome applications even if candidates do not meet every requirement.
last updated 45 week of 2026