Technology Category & Sourcing Manager | S3 | Multiple Locations in Bradford

Technology Category & Sourcing Manager

Santander is evolving into a technology‑driven organisation, and our people are at the heart of this journey.

The mission is to help more people and businesses prosper, with an emphasis on risk culture and proactive risk management.

Overview

As Category & Sourcing Manager you will lead supplier management, category management and sourcing activity aligned to a specific spend area and support Santander UK and associated group entities in achieving cost‑to‑income targets, acting as a trusted advisor and enabling optimal commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Professional Experience
• 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).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Procurement or related discipline (Preferred).
• Professional procurement qualification (e. g., CIPS) (Preferred).
• Languages
• English (Required).
• Hard Skills
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills (Required).
• Cost analysis and financial insight capability (Required).
• Knowledge of procurement systems and processes (Preferred).
• Soft Skills
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
• Salary Range

£53,500.00 - £70,250.00 per annum (depending on experience).

Annual salary is based on a standard 35‑hour working week.

Actual salary offered will depend on skills, experience, qualifications and location.

Benefits

• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years of 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.
• As a Santander UK employee, you can request staff versions of our products such as Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees, and access many other deals and discounts in Santander products and services.
• Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.
• Wellbeing that goes beyond work – we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our four pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social, financial) to give you 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.
• Compliance Statements

At Santander, we’re proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone – regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation.

We’re committed to creating a recruitment experience that’s accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates.

• Right to Work in the UK
• All candidates must have the right to work in the UK to commence employment with Santander.
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