Strategic Marketing Sourcing Lead

Barclays Bank Plc; Whitehill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager to optimize third-party spend across diverse marketing categories. The role requires stakeholder collaboration, strategic sourcing, and detailed planning and execution of sourcing events. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, commercial knowledge, and experience in contract negotiations. This position is based in the United Kingdom, with opportunities in Glasgow, Northampton, or Knutsford.

Qualifications

• Experience in stakeholder management and strategic sourcing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proven commercial knowledge with contract negotiation experience.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and address third party spend requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for sourcing needs.
• Plan and execute sourcing events and negotiations.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Strong Organisation Skills

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 global financial institution is seeking a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager to optimize third-party spend across diverse marketing categories. The role requires stakeholder collaboration, strategic sourcing, and detailed planning and execution of sourcing events. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, commercial knowledge, and experience in contract negotiations. This position is based in the United Kingdom, with opportunities in Glasgow, Northampton, or Knutsford.