Supplier Collaboration Partner IT – Global Providers | S3 | Procurement | Milton Keynes

Santander USA; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supplier Collaboration Partner to drive procurement transformation. This role involves managing key supplier relationships, ensuring compliance and quality, and supporting bank-wide transformation programs. The ideal candidate will have experience with Tier 1 suppliers in IT, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to risk management. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, and make a significant impact in an evolving procurement landscape.

Benefits

Discretionary performance-related annual bonus

8% employer pension contribution

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

£6,000 car allowance per year

Company funded private medical insurance

Voluntary healthcare benefits

Death-in-service benefit

Income protection

Share plans

Qualifications

• Experience managing Tier 1 suppliers across IT subcategories.
• Knowledge of IT contract best practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute a supplier management model for procurement transformation.
• Manage change programs to enhance supplier management processes.

Skills

Supplier Management

IT Contract Best Practice

Risk Management

Stakeholder Communication

Fluent in Spanish

Job description

Pay Competitive

Location Milton Keynes/England

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: Req1060448 Supplier Collaboration Partner IT – Global Providers | S3 | Procurement | Milton KeynesCountry: United Kingdom

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Interested in part-time, job-share and flexible working? We want to talk to you!

Join our community.

Procurement team are undertaking a multi-year transformation focused on creating a platform to drive significant incremental value through the creation of an operating model with the capability to maximise the potential of this supplier ecosystem via connection & delivery of the right external expertise to meet the future demands of Santander and in turn, to drive best value whilst complying with regulation and Santander risk appetite.

The role will support the Category Efficiency Lead in driving through the transformation programme through the leadership of key Strategic & Alliance suppliers. The role will be responsible for translating the Procurement strategy into operational excellence through governance and oversight of major supplier relationships across Santander.

The role helps ensure that quality, compliance, and cost-effectiveness of the work delivered by our suppliers meets Santander expectations.

The difference you’ll make.

• Executing a supplier management model which supports the transformation to an industry leading Procurement function.
• Ensuring the right culture and behaviours are promoted and communicated. Acts as a role model for the team.
• Providing clear understanding to stakeholders/project sponsors on the impacts of change, anticipating any risks and issues and how they can be mitigated and providing timely interventions/communications if required.
• Identifying, assessing, managing, and reporting risks, taking proactive personal responsibility for ‘doing the right thing’ in compliance with regulatory requirements and our frameworks and policies.
• Supporting delivery of key bank wide transformation programmes
• Managing change programmes to increase simplicity and business buy in to supplier management process and systems.

What you’ll bring.

• Experience Managing Tier 1 Suppliers across IT Subcategories; Software, Outsourcing/IT Services, Networks/Telecoms
• Knowledge of IT Contract best practice

It would also be nice for you to have.

• Knowledge of Software Asset Management (Software role)
• Track record of introducing innovation in one of the Sub-Categories
• Supplier relationship management experience (WCC or similar)
• Fluet in Spanish

What else you need to know.

We want our people to thrive at work and home, and we recognise that many people benefit from flexible arrangements. We aim to offer different ways of working to ensure the best experience for you and for our customers. To support this, we offer site-based contracts with a hybrid working pattern and we’re happy to discuss specific requirements throughout the recruitment process.

This role is based in Milton Keynes and you will be expected to spend 40% of your time in this office.

This is an 18 months fixed term contract.

If you’re interested in this role but with part time hours or a job-share we would still love to hear from you and discuss these.

Everyday Inclusion

At Santander we’re creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.

How we’ll reward you.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus
• We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don’t contribute yourself. We’ll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 31 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year
• £6,000 car allowance per year
• Company funded individual private medical insurance.
• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as private medical insurance for your family, dental insurance, healthcare cash plan and health assessments
• Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit, income protection, and voluntary life assurance and critical illness cover
• Share in Santander’s success by investing in our share plans

What to do next.

If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, then please apply.

If there’s anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. Whether it’s a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance, we’re available through telephone, email, or face to face. You can contact us at [e-mail] or call 0870 414 9080.

About the company

Our work touches 140 million lives every day. How? By always innovating, sharing our experiences, questioning how we do things and adapting to new challenges.As we keep reinventing ourselves for the digital age, you’ll find that with us, even your smallest action will have a massive impact. That’s the Santander Effect.