Role: Technology Sourcing Managers (VP)
Locations: Glasgow, Manchester/North West or Northampton hybrid working
Working Pattern: Hybrid / 2-3 days in-office
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: Initial 6 months
Day rate: Inside IR35
Role: Technology Sourcing Managers
Responsibilities will include:
*Engaging with business stakeholders to understand the demand, requirements and support the best commercial outcome
*Sourcing new/replacement suppliers as per the business needs
*Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, conducting regular business reviews to ensure optimum performance and alignment with business goals.
*Focus on driving margin improvement with new and existing suppliers
*Drive effective procurement strategies by conducting activities such as RFPs, negotiations of commercial agreements, and ongoing vendor management. Whilst striving to deliver continuous savings as well as performance/process improvement.
*Execution of the process following the banks processes and controls through to contract signature and hand over to the supplier manager
*Additional work on category planning (e.g. renewals pipeline development, spend analysis) may be required
Key skills/experience:
*Experience of end-to-end Sourcing process ideally Financial Services or in a similarly regulated environment. Previous experience within Technology Sourcing is essential
*Structured approach to planning and execution ensuring key stakeholders and procurement colleagues are appraised of progress, plans and blockers
*Ability to work at pace with but with control at the front of mind
*Comfortable operating in complex matrixed environments
*Self-starter, pro-active and quick to learn process, controls and tools
*Good interpersonal skills to engage and influence stakeholders
*Good collaborative style with other Procurement and Bank teams