Technology Sourcing Manager

Barclays UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technology Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives and optimize third-party spending. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with various business units to define and implement sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals. Your expertise in supplier negotiations and stakeholder management will be crucial in driving value and compliance in sourcing activities. This role offers the opportunity to influence significant business decisions while staying informed on industry trends and best practices. Join a dynamic team that values integrity and excellence in every endeavor.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Optimize third-party spend through strategic sourcing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify sourcing needs.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

CIPS certification

Job description

Join us as a Technology Sourcing Manager at Barclays, where you will optimize and address Barclays' third-party spend requirements, including defining, developing, and implementing approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements. You will work closely with the business to execute strategic sourcing and buy-channel development/optimization.

Requirements

• Commercial acumen
• Supplier negotiations
• Stakeholder management

Valued Skills

• Financial analysis
• CIPS certification (highly valued)

You may be assessed on key skills such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

Location

This role can be based in Knutsford, Manchester, or Glasgow.

Purpose of the Role

To optimize and address Barclays' third-party spend requirements through defining, developing, and implementing strategies in collaboration with the business, focusing on strategic sourcing and channel optimization.

Accountabilities

1. Profile spend in category areas, understand business strategies, requirements, cost levers, and opportunities. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop RFPs, and ensure sourcing aligns with bank priorities.
2. Plan and execute sourcing events, including RFP/RFXs, and negotiate to meet business requirements for value, speed, compliance, and risk.
3. Monitor and guide controls and compliance throughout the sourcing cycle, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, and data quality.
4. Develop, implement, and operate policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned with policies, standards, and regulations.
5. Identify and deliver opportunities to improve sourcing effectiveness, controls, and efficiency, including channel optimization.
6. Stay informed on industry trends related to sourcing and category management through conferences, training, and market research.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

1. Advise and influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and collaborate with other functions.
2. Lead a team performing complex tasks, set objectives, coach, and appraise performance.
3. Demonstrate leadership behaviours: Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others.
4. Guide collaborative assignments, identify new directions, and involve relevant expertise.
5. Consult on complex issues and support risk mitigation and policy development.
6. Manage risk and strengthen controls related to work performed.
7. Collaborate across areas to align with business strategies.
8. Analyze data from multiple sources to solve problems creatively.
9. Communicate complex or sensitive information effectively.
10. Influence stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays' values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and demonstrate the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive.