Procurement Lead - Tech & Data Sourcing

Starling; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave increase

Birthday day off

Volunteer time

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Perkbox benefit

Cycle to Work

Gym partnership

Job summary

Starling Bank in the UK is seeking an ambitious Procurement Lead to join the Finance team’s Vendor function. You will manage end-to-end procurement across categories from sourcing to contracting and deliver cost savings while collaborating with stakeholders across the bank.

With 1-3 years procurement experience, you’ll influence supplier choices, negotiate contracts, and help shape processes as the team grows.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ procurement experience.
• Financial Services experience preferable.
• Strong analytical skills; spreadsheet modelling a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activity including sourcing, evaluation, negotiation and contracting.
• Work on contracts across categories including technology, data, operations, and people teams.
• Deliver cost savings through intelligent sourcing and negotiation.
• Work on new-to-bank suppliers and contract renewals.
• Spot and exploit commercial opportunities in existing contracts.
• Support the development of systems and processes as the team evolves.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders across the bank.
• Coordinate with Supplier Risk to ensure compliant onboarding.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract negotiation

Sourcing

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Contract management

Job description

Starling Bank in the UK is seeking an ambitious Procurement Lead to join the Finance team’s Vendor function. You will manage end-to-end procurement across categories from sourcing to contracting and deliver cost savings while collaborating with stakeholders across the bank.

With 1-3 years procurement experience, you’ll influence supplier choices, negotiate contracts, and help shape processes as the team grows.