Procurement Manager – HR Benefits

(Senior Category Manager | 6-month FTC)

London, UK (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Financial Services / Payments

Fixed-Term Contract – 6 months

Are you a procurement leader who thrives in complex, regulated environments and enjoys shaping category strategy while delivering tangible business value?

We’re looking for an experienced Procurement / Category Manager to join Visa, supporting the Product & Benefits category, with a strong focus on card-embedded benefits across Europe. This is a high-impact interim role for someone who combines strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and hands-on execution.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading category sourcing strategies for card-embedded and insurance-based benefits
• Acting as a strategic business partner to product and services stakeholders across Europe
• Managing RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes, including contract negotiation and supplier selection
• Driving value creation, innovation, and efficiency within the procurement function
• Managing supplier relationships (SRM) and ensuring strong in-life contract performance
• Embedding risk, compliance, ESG, and governance principles across sourcing activities
• Producing insights, reports, and recommendations for senior leadership
• Supporting change initiatives and continuous improvement within a global matrix environment

What we’re looking for

• 7+ years of experience in procurement/category management
• 4+ years of hands-on experience procuring card-embedded benefits, insurance, or broker services within Banking, FinTech, or Financial Services
• Strong background in indirect procurement, ideally including HR or benefit-related services
• Proven expertise in contract negotiation, supplier management, and complex sourcing projects
• Experience working in large, global, matrix organisations
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments

Why this role?

This is a unique opportunity to work with Visa, contributing to a globally recognised payments brand, where procurement plays a true strategic and value-driven role. You’ll partner with senior stakeholders, influence regional strategy, and leave a real footprint within a short-term engagement.

Interested?

Please submit your application directly via the link in this post.

This is a confidential recruitment process managed by a recruitment partner.