Business Applications Technology Sourcing Manager

Barclays Bank PLC; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is seeking a Business Applications Technology Sourcing Manager to optimize third-party spend and drive strategic sourcing initiatives. This role is pivotal in aligning sourcing activities with business strategies, requiring strong procurement expertise and leadership skills. Join a dynamic team to enhance operational effectiveness and contribute to policy development.

Qualifications

• Experience with strong procurement expertise necessary.
• Demonstrated business acumen and stakeholder management skills required.
• CIPS certification is valued and preferable.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and manage Barclays' third-party spend.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to fulfill sourcing activities.
• Monitor compliance and controls throughout the sourcing cycle.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Business acumen

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPS certification

Tools

Project management

Job description

Business Applications Technology Sourcing Manager

Join us as a Business Applications Technology Sourcing Manager at Barclays, where you will optimize and address Barclays' third-party spend requirements. This involves defining, developing, and implementing approaches for relevant spend categories in close collaboration with the business, and executing strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimization.

To succeed in this role, you should have experience with:

• Strong procurement expertise
• Business acumen
• Stakeholder management

Additional valued skills include:

• Project management
• Technology procurement knowledge
• CIPS certification

You may be assessed on critical skills such as risk management, controls, change and transformation, strategic thinking, and digital and technological expertise.

This role can be based in Knutsford, Glasgow, Manchester, or Northampton.

Purpose of the role

To optimize and manage Barclays' third-party spend, develop strategies for relevant categories, and collaborate closely with the business to execute strategic sourcing and channel optimization.

Accountabilities

• Profile spend within categories, understand business strategies and requirements, identify cost levers and opportunities, and collaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing activities with bank priorities.
• Plan and execute sourcing events, including RFPs/RFXs, and negotiate to meet business needs for value, speed, compliance, and risk.
• Monitor controls and compliance throughout the sourcing cycle, including regulatory engagement, audits, and data quality.
• Develop, implement, and operate policies and procedures for sourcing activities in line with standards and regulations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance effectiveness, control, and efficiency, including optimizing buying channels.
• Stay updated on industry trends through conferences, training, and market research.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and ensure operational effectiveness.
• Lead a team or guide collaborative projects, setting objectives, coaching, and appraising performance.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors: Listen & Be Authentic, Energize & Inspire, Align & Develop others.
• Consult on complex issues, mitigate risks, and develop policies supporting governance.
• Manage risks and strengthen controls related to the role.
• Collaborate across functions, analyze data, communicate complex information, and influence stakeholders.

All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays' values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive.

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