Technology Category & Sourcing Manager | S3 | Multiple Locations

About the role

Santander UK is seeking a Technology Category & Sourcing Manager based in Milton Keynes, Bradford, or Glasgow. The role involves leading supplier management, category management, and sourcing activities aligned with a specific spend area. The candidate will support Santander UK and associated group entities in achieving cost-to-income targets by acting as a trusted advisor and enabling optimal commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Build multi-year sourcing and category strategies aligned with global colleagues and technology strategy using market data and industry trends
• Lead and execute complex and strategic sourcing activity
• Drive cost and business benefits aligned to Procurement and business targets
• Translate business strategy into actionable sourcing and category plans
• Support stakeholder engagement across the organization
• Ensure supplier performance meets expectations in quality, compliance, and cost
• Contribute to financial planning, forecasting, and budget management

Requirements

• Proven track record in technology and IT services category management and sourcing within a global procurement organization
• Experience managing complex contracts and sourcing activity
• Experience contributing to financial planning and budget management
• Experience within financial services or regulated environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Procurement, or related discipline
• Professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS)
• English language proficiency
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Cost analysis and financial insight capability

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Procurement, or related discipline (Preferred)
• Professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS) (Preferred)

Skills

• Stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking

Benefits

• Salary Range: £53,500.00 - £70,250.00 per annum (depending on experience)
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years 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
• Protection for you and your family, including company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover
• Share in Santander's success by saving or investing in our share plans
• Competitive rewards reflecting the real impact you make and the value you bring
• Wellbeing that goes beyond work, with access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare, and mental health support
• Volunteering opportunities to make a difference in the communities we serve
• Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills, and explore what's possible across our international network

Pay

Salary Range: £53,500.00 - £70,250.00 per annum (depending on experience)

Schedule

This role is site-based with a hybrid working pattern, where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles).