Agile Category and Sourcing Specialist

Lorien; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Milton Keynes is seeking a skilled Category & Sourcing Specialist to drive strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in contract negotiations and supplier management, with a strong focus on cost optimisation. This permanent role offers the opportunity to influence procurement strategy in a dynamic banking environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Strong understanding of cost optimisation and procurement process design.
• Ability to lead complex programmes in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute high-value sourcing and procurement initiatives across Technology, Operations, and Corporate Services.
• Design and optimise procurement processes to support cost-to-income targets.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver strategic cost programmes.
• Support demand planning and supplier performance management.

Skills

strategic sourcing

contract negotiation

supplier management

cost optimisation

procurement process design

stakeholder engagement

communication skills

Job description

Category & Sourcing Specialist - Permanent - Banking Sector

Are you a strategic sourcing professional ready to make a lasting impact in a leading financial institution?

We're working with Santander UK to find a highly organised and commercially astute Category & Sourcing Specialist to join their team. This permanent role is central to delivering complex procurement initiatives that support cost transformation across the bank and its group entities.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead and execute high-value sourcing and procurement initiatives across Technology, Operations, and Corporate Services
• Design and optimise procurement processes to support cost-to-income targets
• Manage supplier relationships and contract negotiations to maximise commercial value
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver strategic cost programmes
• Support demand planning, commercial strategy, and supplier performance management

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management
• Strong understanding of cost optimisation and procurement process design
• Ability to lead complex programmes in a fast-paced, regulated environment
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience in banking or financial services is highly desirable

If you're ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping procurement strategy and delivering long-term commercial success, apply now to join this forward-thinking team.

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