ESG and SRM Manager – Cost and Procurement | S3 | CFO | Milton Keynes

Banco Santander; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Milton Keynes seeks an ESG and SRM Manager to spearhead efforts in leading the company's supplier ecosystem and drive measurable ESG impacts. This role involves enhancing supplier relationships, creating strategic sustainability initiatives, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in ESG practices within procurement, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. A competitive benefits package is offered along with a hybrid work pattern.

Benefits

30 days holiday

£6,000 car allowance

Private medical insurance

Death-in-service benefit

Share plans

Wellbeing support programs

Enhanced family leave

Volunteering opportunities

Global growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ESG SRM experience in a procurement environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of S2P technology and analytics.
• Experience designing ESG strategies with clear metrics.
• Confident with governance, MI, and disclosures.
• Project management skills with strong stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evolution of Santander UK's supplier ecosystem.
• Embed a refreshed Supplier Relationship Management model.
• Champion division successes and communication strategy.
• Identify focus areas for strategic partnerships.
• Develop governance for audit readiness and risk mitigation.

Skills

ESG SRM experience

S2P technology knowledge

Procurement analytics

Strong communication

Project/change delivery

Resilience and comfort with change

Tools

S2P platforms

Procurement analytics dashboards

Change management tools

Job description

ESG and SRM Manager – Cost & Procurement – S3 CFO – Milton Keynes – United Kingdom

We are evolving from a global high‑impact brand into a technology‑driven organisation. 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 an opportunity to grow, learn and make a real difference. Our mission is to help people and businesses prosper while embracing a strong risk culture that expects all professionals to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Our Cost & Procurement team is undertaking a multi‑year transformation to maximise the potential of our supplier ecosystem through a new operating model. We seek a ESG and SRM Manager to lead the evolution of Santander UK’s supplier ecosystem, turn ESG ambition into measurable impact, unlock innovation at scale, and partner with suppliers to deliver best value while complying with regulation and Santander’s risk appetite.

Responsibilities

• Own and embed a refreshed Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) model that includes innovation performance recognition and governance to elevate supplier outcomes and ESG excellence.
• Create a 3‑year ESG journey from a C&P perspective, partnering with suppliers to drive measurable impact for climate communities and peers.
• Champion division successes and own the communication strategy around SRM and ESG matters.
• Develop a common organisational language and governance to ensure audit readiness, risk mitigation and market recognition.
• Lead supplier segmentation exercises aligned with SRM practices across the end‑to‑end supply chain to identify focus areas and strategic partnerships that drive efficiency, service quality, innovation and risk‑reduction.
• Own regulatory and internal MI/reporting frameworks and ESG & SRM disclosures, maintaining robust oversight and governance.
• Lead priority procurement initiatives, identify root causes, recommend fixes or investments, and improve tooling adoption.
• Support Net Zero plans and lead ESG coaching and upskilling of colleagues and partners.
• Serve as service manager for ESG and SRM tooling systems and third‑party providers.

Qualifications

• Proven ESG SRM experience in a procurement environment with matrix and cross‑cultural settings, and strong customer focus.
• Hands‑on knowledge of S2P technology, contract management and procurement analytics.
• Experience designing ESG strategies with clear metrics and measurement.
• Governance and reporting in complex organisations; confident with MI and disclosures.
• Track record managing third‑party providers against KPIs and service commitments.
• Project / change delivery with strong stakeholder communication and influence.
• Procurement transformation and/or systems improvement leadership (preferred).
• Experience leading and developing teams in complex environments (preferred).
• Exposure to net‑zero or broader sustainability programmes within procurement (preferred).

Languages

• English – Required.
• Spanish – Preferred.

Hard Skills

• S2P platforms and procurement systems; contract lifecycle management (preferred).
• Procurement analytics dashboards/MI KPI design and performance reporting (required).
• Governance design and supplier evaluation frameworks (required).
• Change and project management; root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement (required).
• Tooling roadmap development, business cases and rollout/adoption (required).
• Supply‑chain sustainability metrics and disclosure standards (required).

Soft Skills

• Clear direct communication; strong listening, collaboration and follow‑through (required).
• Senior‑stakeholder influence; cross‑functional partnering across business units (required).
• Resilience and comfort with change; ability to simplify complex topics (required).

Benefits

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years of 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, income protection insurance and discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
• Share in Santander’s success through share plans.
• Access to staff versions of Santander products such as Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees and other discounts.
• Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make.
• Wellbeing support across physical, mental, social and financial pillars – apps, gym and fitness access, 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 and childcare options.
• Time to give back through volunteering opportunities.
• Global growth opportunities across our international network.

Local Compliance

We are 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 are committed to a recruitment experience that is accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates.

Work Pattern

This role is site‑based with a hybrid working pattern. Colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro‑rata for part‑time roles). Please consider travel distance, time and cost to the chosen office location when applying.

Right to Work in the UK

• Every individual must have the right to work in the UK to commence employment with Santander, whether by nationality, visa or work permit. A visa or work permit requirement will not influence our decision on progressing your application. However, if you do not have the right to work or your visa application is unsuccessful, Santander will not proceed with your application and will withdraw any conditional offer.

Application Process

If this role sounds like a good fit, please apply. If there’s anything we can do to help you through the recruitment process, such as providing an application form in another format, let us know – you can contact us via email.