Senior Tech Sourcing & Category Lead

Barclays UK; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Senior Category & Sourcing Manager in Northampton to lead sourcing activities and shape procurement capabilities. The role requires extensive experience in procurement, strong interpersonal skills, and project management capabilities. Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, conducting sourcing events, and optimizing procurement processes while ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will hold an MBA or relevant degree and possess significant knowledge of procurement technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience leading sourcing activities across various categories.
• Proficiency in stakeholder management and collaborative execution.
• Strong analytical skills for sourcing process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for designated categories.
• Define and conduct sourcing events, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Monitor controls throughout the sourcing cycle from request to contract.

Skills

Extensive proven experience in Procurement

Excellent interpersonal skills

Project Management and execution

Good communication skills

Education

MBA/Post-Grad degree

Tools

Procurement technologies

Job description

A leading financial services company is seeking a Senior Category & Sourcing Manager in Northampton to lead sourcing activities and shape procurement capabilities. The role requires extensive experience in procurement, strong interpersonal skills, and project management capabilities. Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, conducting sourcing events, and optimizing procurement processes while ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will hold an MBA or relevant degree and possess significant knowledge of procurement technologies.