Business Applications Technology Sourcing Manager

Barclays Bank Plc; Basildon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Business Applications Technology Sourcing Manager to optimise and manage 3rd party spend requirements. The role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders, executing sourcing events, and developing sourcing strategies. Ideal candidates will have strong procurement experience, project management skills, and a good understanding of technology procurement. This position can be based in multiple locations across the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement experience is essential.
• Business acumen and ability to manage stakeholders are required.
• Experience with project management is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for sourcing needs.
• Plan and execute sourcing events and negotiations.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder management skills

Project management

Technology procurement knowledge

Education

CIPS certification

Job description

Overview

Join us as a Business Applications Technology Sourcing Manager at Barclays. In this role you will optimise and address Barclays' 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the bank’s needs and priorities.
• Plan and execute sourcing events including RFP/RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance and risk.
• Monitor and guide controls and compliance requirements through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality, etc.
• Develop, implement and operate policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation.
• Identify and deliver change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes, including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge, etc.).
• Identify industry trends and develop related knowledge by attending conferences, participating in training and conducting market research on techniques and tools.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement experience.
• Business acumen and stakeholder management skills.
• Project management.
• Technology procurement knowledge.
• CIPS certification (highly valued but not mandatory).

Expectations

• Advise and influence decision‑making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with other functions and business divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well‑developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function.
• Set objectives, coach employees and conduct appraisals to determine reward outcomes.
• Demonstrate clear leadership behaviours: Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others.
• For an individual contributor, lead collaborative assignments, guide team members, and coordinate cross‑functional methodologies to meet required outcomes.
• Consult on complex issues, providing advice to People Leaders and support resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and develop new policies/procedures supporting the control and governance agenda.
• Communicate complex information effectively to varied audiences.

Locations

• Knutsford, Glasgow, Manchester or Northampton.

Values

All colleagues will demonstrate the Barclays values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship, as well as the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive.