Data Acquisition Category Manager

For our client - a global professional services organization - we are looking for a Data Acquisition Category Manager to join a global data-focused function. In this role, you will support the way the organization identifies, sources, manages and scales external and third-party data assets. You will work closely with business, procurement, finance, risk and legal stakeholders to ensure that data acquisitions are aligned with business priorities, governance requirements and long-term value creation.

• Manage assigned data categories across the full lifecycle, including category planning, vendor evaluation, onboarding, negotiations, performance monitoring and compliance oversight.
• Work with Procurement, Finance, Legal, Risk and business stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into clear data requirements.
• Identify suitable third-party data products and providers based on business demand, market insights and the organization’s broader data strategy.
• Maintain up-to-date category inventories, vendor/product scorecards and reporting to support decision-making, renewals and recommendations.
• Develop and execute category strategies, taking into account market trends, emerging business needs, risks and priorities.
• Oversee vendor and product management activities, including assessment, onboarding, ongoing monitoring, issue escalation and lifecycle management.
• Support negotiations related to licensing, intellectual property, privacy, usage rights and commercial terms.
• Contribute to budget planning, cost optimization and financial analysis, including TCO and ROI assessments.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve category performance, manage risks and maximize the value of external data investments.

• Opportunity to work in a global, data-driven environment supporting strategic business initiatives.
• Exposure to external and third-party data categories with real impact on innovation and client service.
• Close collaboration with international stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, Legal, Risk and business teams.
• A role combining commercial ownership, vendor management, data strategy and financial analysis.
• Opportunity to shape category strategies and influence how external data assets are sourced, governed and scaled.
• Work in a complex, international organization that values integrity, curiosity, continuous improvement and high-quality execution.

• Experience in data management, data supply chains, vendor management or procurement within an international or global organization.
• Strong understanding of licensing models, intellectual property considerations and data usage rights.
• Proven negotiation skills and experience managing vendor or product lifecycles.
• Commercial and strategic mindset, with the ability to plan and execute category strategies in a structured way.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective relationships across functions and geographies.
• Analytical approach to decision-making, supported by usage, consumption, cost and ROI insights.
• Bachelor’s degree or at least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Very good command of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Readiness to work in a hybrid model from Katowice or Wrocław.