Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Full Time
4 hours ago
$53,500 - $70,250 GBP
Key skills
Negotiation
About this role
Role Overview
Building multi-year sourcing and category strategies aligned with our global colleagues and technology strategy using market data and industry trends
Leading and executing complex and strategic sourcing activity
Driving cost and business benefits aligned to Procurement and business targets
Translating business strategy into actionable sourcing and category plans
Identifying value through contract lifecycle management
Supporting stakeholder engagement across the organisation
Ensuring supplier performance meets expectations in quality, compliance and cost
Contributing to financial planning, forecasting and budget management
Requirements
Proven track record in technology and IT services category management and sourcing within a global procurement organisation (Required)
Experience managing complex contracts and sourcing activity (Required)
Experience contributing to financial planning and budget management (Required)
Experience within financial services or regulated environments (Preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Procurement or related discipline (Preferred)
Professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS) (Preferred)
Strong commercial and negotiation skills (Required)
Cost analysis and financial insight capability (Required)
Knowledge of procurement systems and processes (Preferred)
Benefits
30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year
£6,000 car allowance per year
Company funded individual private medical insurance
Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
Share in Santander’s success by saving or investing in our share plans.
Staff versions of our products like our Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees
Access to a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial)
Access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.
Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network.