Category & Sourcing Manager | S3 | CFO | Multiple Locations

Santander; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + bank holidays

£6,000 car allowance

Private medical insurance

Share plans

Wellbeing and flexible benefits

Job summary

Santander UK is seeking a Category & Sourcing Manager to lead supplier and category management across key spend areas. Based in the UK with hybrid working, you will influence commercial outcomes and support cost-to-income targets for Santander UK and group entities.

You will bring a proven track record in global procurement, manage complex contracts, and contribute to financial planning while operating in a regulated financial services environment. English language required.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in category management within a global procurement organisation.
• Experience managing complex contracts and sourcing activity.
• Experience contributing to financial planning and budget management.
• Experience within financial services or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier management, category management and sourcing activity.
• Support Santander UK and associated group entities in achieving cost-to-income targets.
• Act as trusted advisor and enable optimal commercial outcomes.

Skills

Strong commercial and negotiation

Cost analysis and financial insight

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Procurement

CIPS

Job description

Category & Sourcing Manager | S3 | CFO | Multiple Locations

Country: United Kingdom

IT STARTS HERE

Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what's possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It's a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

CFO is looking for a Category & Sourcing Manager based out of Milton Keynes, Bradford or Glasgow.

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

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. We're enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Experience

• Proven track record in category management 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

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return.

Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It's about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive - personally and professionally.

Salary Range:

• £53,500.00 - £80,250.00 per annum (depending on experience)
• This salary range represents the expected remuneration for the role. Annual salary is based on a standard 35-hour working week. Actual salary offered will depend on skills, experience, qualifications and location.
• 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 31 days after 5yrs 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 are able to request staff versions of our products like our Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees, as well as apply to 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 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and 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.

Ready to be recognised? It starts with you.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

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.

We want our people to thrive - at work and at home - while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow.

To make this possible, our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern, where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles).

When applying, please consider the travel distance, time and cost to your chosen office location(s).

Right to work in the UK

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