Technology Category & Sourcing Manager

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.