IT Sourcing and Resource Management Manager

BNP Paribas Personal Finance Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

BNP Paribas Personal Finance Group is seeking an IT Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing, supplier management and workforce planning within our IT function. You will partner with IT leadership and stakeholders across Finance, HR, Procurement and Operations to ensure cost-effective, policy-aligned sourcing across a global technology environment.

You will manage sourcing activities, oversee offshore resources, contract administration and provide financial insights to support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Understanding of supplier management, contract administration, sourcing processes, workforce planning, budgeting and people management principles.
• Experience in IT, PMO, procurement, supplier management, finance or resource planning environment.
• Experience in stakeholder management and maintaining records and action plans.
• Experience supervising, leading or managing team members across locations and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the IT sourcing strategy and roadmap
• Manage sourcing activity across IT, Human Resources, Procurement, Finance and operational teams
• Maintain workforce plan, headcount data, skills matches, training plans and internal/external sourcing metrics
• Maintain the contract and supplier inventory, renewal schedule, service review calendar and supporting documentation
• Manage supplier reviews and prepare performance packs, scorecards, minutes and action logs
• Support IT budget planning, forecasting, reconciliation and monthly reporting activities
• Monitor supplier spend, contractor costs, purchase order utilisation and financial commitments
• Provide direct line management for designated offshore team members, including regular one-to-one meetings, objective setting, development planning and wellbeing support.

Skills

Supplier management

Contract administration

Sourcing processes

Workforce planning

Budgeting

People management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Solihull; a flexible hybrid working model which supports you as well as enabling you to work collaboratively with your colleagues

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

At BNP Paribas Personal Finance, we're part of a global banking group with a simple mission: to provide straightforward consumer finance solutions that help customers make responsible financial decisions. We partner with leading UK retailers and brands to support their customers finance purchases responsibly.

The Role

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded IT Sourcing Manager to play a key role in driving the effective delivery and continuous improvement of sourcing, supplier management, workforce planning and financial governance activities across our IT function. Working in close partnership with IT leadership and stakeholders across Finance, Human Resources, Procurement and Operations, you will help ensure that sourcing activities are strategically aligned, cost-effective and delivered in accordance with internal policies and contractual commitments.

This is a diverse and highly visible position, offering the opportunity to influence supplier performance, resource planning and operational efficiency across a global technology environment. You will manage sourcing activities, support offshore resource management, oversee supplier and contract administration, and provide meaningful financial and operational insight to support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the IT sourcing strategy and roadmap
• Manage sourcing activity across IT, Human Resources, Procurement, Finance and operational teams
• Maintain workforce plan, headcount data, skills matches, training plans and internal/external sourcing metrics
• Maintain the contract and supplier inventory, renewal schedule, service review calendar and supporting documentation
• Manage supplier reviews and prepare performance packs, scorecards, minutes and action logs
• Support IT budget planning, forecasting, reconciliation and monthly reporting activities
• Monitor supplier spend, contractor costs, purchase order utilisation and financial commitments
• Provide direct line management for designated offshore team members, including regular one-to-one meetings, objective setting, development planning and wellbeing support.

Skills & Attributes

• Understanding of supplier management, contract administration, sourcing processes, workforce planning, budgeting and people management principles
• Experience in an IT, PMO, procurement, supplier management, finance or resource planning environment
• Experience in managing stakeholders and maintaining accurate records and action plan
• Experience in supervising, leading or managing team members across locations and cultures

Could this be you?

Making a positive impact is at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for people who live by our values, who are positive, brave, and own it. Don't let confidence hold you back. You don't need to meet every requirement - if you have around 75% of the skills and the right attitude, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for you

As a Top Employer UK, we offer a supportive, inclusive environment and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your lifestyle. Highlights include:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive package, contributory pension, and health cash plan
• Opportunity to buy/sell holiday giving you even more control over your work-life balance
• Flexible benefits including private medical insurance and lifestyle discounts
• A culture that values collaboration, development, and wellbeing

Learn more about careers with us: https://www.bnpparibas-pf.co.uk/careers

Your Application Journey

• Call with our Talent Acquisition team
• Informal chat with the Hiring Manager by Teams
• Competency-based interview with technical questions

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace and ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, disability, gender, identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or background.