Vertice
Vertice
201 – 500 Employees
Marketing
Vertice is a marketing company founded in 2021 with a web-facing digital presence. Publicly visible materials show responsive frontend design, dark-mode support, accessibility-focused interface states, and HubSpot form integration for lead capture. These signals point to a digitally oriented team working across web experiences and marketing operations, while the available source does not specify a particular product, customer segment, or industry specialty.

Senior Strategic Category Manager, SaaS — London Hybrid

Advise CFOs and private-equity clients on enterprise SaaS negotiations as a Senior Strategic Category Manager at Vertice. Develop sourcing strategies and deliver savings using Vertice’s intelligent procurement platform.

Description

  • Partner strategically with CFOs, Heads of Procurement, and private-equity partners
  • Lead client relationships while delivering complex negotiations and commercial advisory support
  • Take ownership of service delivery across a portfolio of strategic accounts
  • Strengthen private-equity partnerships and support pipeline growth through excellent client outcomes
  • Collaborate with C-suite and senior stakeholders to define requirements, purchasing goals, and technology strategies
  • Manage key SaaS supplier relationships across the organisation’s highest-spend categories
  • Deliver enterprise sourcing strategies that combine innovation with proven best practices
  • Apply proprietary pricing intelligence and agentic workflows within Vertice’s procurement platform
  • Coach junior colleagues and contribute to strong team performance and culture

Requirements

  • Communicate clearly, confidently, and persuasively in writing, conversation, and C-suite settings
  • Turn strategic customer insight into practical action and commercial value for large organisations
  • Bring proven negotiation expertise and detailed knowledge of negotiation levers across enterprise SaaS suppliers
  • Think creatively and constructively challenge customers and suppliers to achieve target outcomes
  • Drive commercial change, manage stakeholder expectations, provide constructive challenge, and keep objectives and timelines on track
  • Have substantial commercial experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, or procurement consulting
  • Technology category experience, particularly in IT and SaaS, is strongly preferred
  • Be legally authorised to work in the specified region
  • Be able to work in the UK; any sponsorship requirement will be assessed during the application process

Benefits

  • Lead initiatives, pursue cross-functional projects, and progress toward broader leadership responsibilities
  • Access professional learning and career development opportunities
  • Join an impact-oriented culture combining established-business resources with startup pace
  • Explore opportunities connected to the company’s international expansion
  • Work for an equal-opportunity employer

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