Overview

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Our purpose is to make it easy for people to save and invest for a better future. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at HL. If you don’t tick every box, please apply anyway – we’d love to hear from you.

HL is the UK’s leading wealth provider and is investing in transforming digital platforms, operations, and client journeys. You will work with existing and new suppliers to drive change and innovation, and help deliver value across the business.

About the Role

The Senior Category Manager manages the full supplier category lifecycle, from establishing the category plan and aligning with business and technology roadmaps, to market evaluation, negotiation, contract signature, and ongoing supplier governance to secure value and explore cost savings or innovations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support procurement activities for the defined business area, including supplier lifecycle management from selection and contracting to in-life management.
• Deliver sustainable savings targets, manage risk, performance, and governance for suppliers, and ensure alignment with ESG plans.
• Focus area: Professional Services; advancing category plans and building a sourcing strategy with end-to-end execution, market assessments, complex negotiations, and onboarding through due diligence.

Category Management & Sourcing

• Establish and maintain category plans aligned with business and technology strategy to create commercial value and meet roadmaps and demand commitments.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including market assessments, supplier negotiations, and contract development; ensure value delivery and contract protections for HL.

Supplier Management

• Establish a robust governance framework to manage supplier relationships, measure performance and risk, and safeguard HL’s brand.

About You

• Experience working with senior stakeholders to build category plans, drive cost savings, and deliver supplier governance.
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills with experience in high-value, complex negotiations.
• Ability to challenge the business constructively to secure sustainable savings and value.
• Experience coaching Contract Managers to enhance commercial value across the supplier lifecycle.
• Knowledge of technology environments (cloud, AI, automation), and ability to mitigate risks through strategy and negotiation.
• Understanding of regulatory landscapes in Financial Services and familiarity with outsourcing guidelines.
• Strong data analytics skills to interpret financial, economic, risk, and contractual data and present insights clearly.

Interview Process

The interview process is two-stage, including technical competency questions and a presentation.

Working Schedule

The role is permanent, full-time (37.5 hours/week), Monday to Friday. Office based in Bristol, BS1 5HL, with hybrid working available (1–2 days in the office).

What’s on Offer

• Discretionary annual bonus and annual pay review
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure; option to purchase an additional 5 days
• Flexible/hybrid working options
• Enhanced parental leave, pension up to 11% employer contribution
• Income protection and life insurance; private medical insurance
• Health care cash plans, health screening, mental health support, and wellness programs
• Travel schemes with bike storage and facilities
• In-house barista and deli, volunteering days
• Note: benefits may vary by role level and during annual window

Equal Opportunity

Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. This role may be available on a flexible or part-time basis; please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information. Sponsorship is not available.