Strategic Marketing Sourcing Lead

Barclays Bank Plc; Borehamwood; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is looking for a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager to optimize and manage 3rd party spend strategies. The role involves close collaboration with stakeholders, planning sourcing events, and implementing procurement best practices. Strong experience in stakeholder management, negotiating contracts, and strategic sourcing is essential. The position is based in the United Kingdom with flexibility in location.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in stakeholder management and strategic sourcing.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence others.
• Commercially astute with a deep understanding of procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Optimise and manage Barclays 3rd party spend requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for sourcing needs.
• Plan and execute sourcing events including RFPs and negotiations.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Strong Organisation Skills and Time Management

Commercial Knowledge

Contract Negotiations

Procurement best in class practices

Resilience

Self-starter

Marketing Knowledge

Risk and controls

Change and transformation

Business acumen

Strategic thinking

Digital and technology

Job-specific technical skills

Job description

A leading financial institution is looking for a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager to optimize and manage 3rd party spend strategies. The role involves close collaboration with stakeholders, planning sourcing events, and implementing procurement best practices. Strong experience in stakeholder management, negotiating contracts, and strategic sourcing is essential. The position is based in the United Kingdom with flexibility in location.