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Citigroup Procurement Category Manager - Information Technology in Warsaw, Poland

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a leading financial institution? Then bring your skills in negotiations, vendor management and building procurement strategy to Citi’s Global Sourcing Team.

By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organization whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Team/Role Overview

As an Information Technology Sourcing/Procurement Manager within Citi Global Sourcing function, you will become a member of a high-performing Enterprise Technology Sourcing team that identifies and leads complex, cross-functional strategic sourcing and contracting initiatives focused on the Enterprise and Cyber Security Software expense categories.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience leading complex sourcing initiatives and negotiating contracts across Technology products, IT Professional Services and Software and in a complex multinational organization.

What you’ll do

  • Establish strong relationships with internal business / IT functional stakeholders; build a strong understanding of strategic business direction, requirements and priorities across assigned suppliers and/or spend categories.

  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of Citi’s policies and procedures related to supplier selection, contracting and ongoing management, ensuring all requirements are met and documented throughout the end-to-end process.

  • Manage robust market analyses / benchmarking processes; leverage key insights to inform and support business, category and project strategies.

  • Perform financial analysis including demand scenario modelling, Profit&Loss impact analysis and benchmark comparisons.

  • Lead the development and execution of negotiation strategies for high-value and complex multi-year deals.

  • Partner with Legal and other business functions to optimize overall value including financial outcomes, service levels and risk mitigation.

  • Manage supplier relationships with a focus on quality, service, delivery, risk and cost.

What we’ll need from you

  • 7+ years of previous Sourcing, Contracting and/or Business-related experience;

  • Significant experience required in the sourcing of IT products, in particular in sourcing Software on firm wide basis;

  • Experience working in a large, global, highly matrixed organization; Financial Services industry experience is a plus;

  • Proven track record of leading large, complex sourcing and/or contracting initiatives;

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills;

  • Proficiency in English – both written and verbal

  • Strong financial modelling and deal structuring skills;

  • Ability to effectively organize, multi-task and prioritize a wide array of initiatives.

What we can offer you

By joining Citi Poland, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive compensation package and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well:

  • Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave); A supportive workplace for professionals returning to the office from childcare leave

  • Award-winning pension plan,​ multisport, holiday allowance

  • Private Medical Care Program, Group Life Insurance

  • Consideration for annual discretionary bonus

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Access to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and Degreed

  • Flexible work arrangements to support you in managing work - life balance

  • Career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines; Mentoring Programs

  • Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.  We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. 

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities


Job Family Group:

Corporate Services


Job Family:

Supply Chain


Time Type:

Full time


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Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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