394 Strategic Sourcing jobs in the United Kingdom

NEW STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER BASED IN LITTLEHAMPTON.

Our client based in West Sussex has a new Strategic Sourcing Manager to drive supply chain deliverables, optimize engineering inventory, and ensure the successful introduction of new products to market.

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will be a critical leader in their product development process.  You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage prototype material availability, optimize costs, identify risks, and ensure production readiness. This role is key to aligning supply chain strategies with the dynamic demands of new product introductions.

Responsibilities as a Strategic Sourcing Manager  in Littlehampton.

• Develop and manage material cost models, focusing on value chains and cost drivers to optimize material costs.
li>Create sourcing plans for prototypes, NPI, production ramps, and long-term production, ensuring alignment with commodity management strategies.
• Identify and mitigate long-term supply chain risks, including component lifecycle challenges.
• Oversee supply chain deliverables for product releases and implement process improvements for efficiency.
• Actively engage with suppliers for identification, selection, and performance management.
• Optimize engineering inventory through best practices in procurement and inventory disposition.

Requirements as a Strategic Sourcing Manager  in Littlehampton.

< i>Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Technology Management or Engineering.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Supply Chain Management experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

If you are interested in this Strategic Sourcing Manager  job in Littlehampton. then APPLY NOW - please contact Adam on (phone number removed).

**Job Overview**
We are seeking a results-driven Purchasing Manager - Strategic Sourcing to lead procurement initiatives that align with our organizational goals. This individual contributor role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to drive cost efficiencies, mitigate risks, and ensure supply continuity. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams and external partners to achieve long-term procurement objectives.
**Essential Functions**
+ Drive cost savings initiatives through strategic sourcing, vendor consolidation, and competitive tendering to deliver measurable financial value to IQVIA Laboratories.
+ Analyze vendor spend and category trends to identify high-impact sourcing opportunities and implement strategies that reduce total cost of ownership.
+ Lead vendor negotiations to secure favorable pricing, terms, and service levels while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
+ Collaborate with laboratory stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with operational needs, ensuring procurement decisions support business goals and timelines.
+ Develop and execute sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, risk, and innovation across key spend categories.
+ Track and report savings performance, providing transparency and accountability to internal stakeholders and leadership.
+ Occasional travel to site is required.
**Qualifications and Experience**
+ Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field (Master's degree or professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or APICS preferred).
+ 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, with a strong focus on cost savings and value delivery.
+ In-depth knowledge of clinical laboratory categories, including reagents, consumables, instrumentation, reference lab services, and equipment maintenance.
+ Demonstrated success in delivering measurable cost savings through vendor negotiations, tendering, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
+ Strong analytical and financial skills, with the ability to interpret complex spend data and develop actionable sourcing strategies.
+ Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., GxP, ISO 15189, CLIA) and understanding of compliance requirements in laboratory operations.
+ Proficiency in procurement systems and advanced Excel or data analysis tools.
+ Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
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**Job Description Summary**
GE Vernova's Power Conversion business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.
**Job Description**
Reporting to Senior Supply Chain Leader, working within Naval business unit as a successful Strategic Sourcing Specialist; you are responsible for full wing to wing Sourcing process for the assigned commodities and projects. This includes Direct and some Indirect (Tooling, systems)
**Responsibilities** ;
+ Knowledgeable in formulating 'Commodity Strategy' based on historical data, future project's demand, and other key indicators
+ Lead the execution of the local sourcing strategy in line with Global commodity strategy guidance; deliver a competitive advantage by driving the strategic supplier initiatives, selection, development, and consolidation to ensure optimal business performance.
+ Execute across the purchase base, with full accountability for meeting deflation (savings), usage, cash and preferred supplier targets.
+ Carry out in depth cost breakdown analysis and negotiate lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) within Local & Global supply base
+ Knowledgeable in supplier Contract Negotiation working with Legal teams
+ Manage & lead risk mitigation plans for assigned commodity
+ Support bidding team with RFQs (Lowest possible TCO & lead times) in line Customer expectations to win new business
+ Identify, select, develop, audit new suppliers and support their onboarding along with quality team
+ Ability to lead Make Vs Buy decision metrics
+ Undertaking the continuous review of supplier performance against quality, cost, delivery and risk metrics (Supplier Scorecard) to ensure we have Best in Class supply chain
+ Lead Supplier Business Reviews to build the strategic relationship with preferred suppliers
+ Lead Sourcing Board Reviews (Management Review Board) for Commodity Strategy & Project Sourcing Strategy
+ Drive lowest cost of poor quality (CoPQ) metrics along with SQIE
+ Support Warranty team to get right support from suppliers to resolve Customer issue and improve process/product
+ Maintaining compliance with GE's policies & procedures
**Qualifications / Requirements** ;
+ Experience with Naval/Defence sector working with MoD (preferred)
+ Knowledgeable in cyber security requirements
+ Bachelor's degree preferably within Technical/Engineering or CIPS (desirable).
+ Relevant experience within manufacturing / engineering environment
+ Ability to develop Sourcing Strategy
+ Ability to understand legal terms and contract negotiation
+ Ability and willingness to travel nationally & internationally as required
Please Note- Due to confidential nature of projects you are involved in; you need to be a sole UK National and hold, or be eligible to obtain, UK security clearance to SC level.
**Desired Characteristics** ;
+ Desire to grow, improve, innovate, and add value
+ Efficient with SAP, MS Office tools (Excel, Power point), Power BI (desirable)
+ Ability to communicate at appropriate levels (Global teams, Senior leadership etc)
+ Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
+ Analytic capabilities and operating rigor
+ Hands-on and ability to handle multiple priorities in a high demanding environment
+ Cross-functional openness and Team-player attitude
Considering confidential nature of projects this person would be working on, there is a requirement of sole UK Citizenship.
Please note- This role will be subject to both security and export control restrictions considering confidential nature of projects you will be working on. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
**Additional Information**
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

**Company Description**
**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldâ?s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
**AECOM** is seeking a **Sourcing Specialist** to join our **Global Procurement** team to work across geographical boundaries supporting different categories of indirect spend. We're looking for someone who has experience of procuring services and driving change in a decentralized organization where procurement's influence is growing. The role will require the successful candidate to embrace a data driven approach to procurement and will suit someone who is a results-orientated self-starter, with a strategic mindset to think outside the box and consider different sourcing strategies based on the needs of that spend area and the geographies in scope. The person will enjoy working in teams comprising people from different countries and diverse backgrounds.
**Key responsibilities of the role:**
+ Supporting AECOM's Think & Act Global strategy, work across different categories of spend to develop new category sourcing strategies across multiple countries/regions
+ Identify new opportunities for cost savings and consider appropriate sourcing strategies ranging from renegotiation of an existing contract to full RFP
+ Using a data driven approach, analyze demand and supply, identifying opportunities to better leverage common spend across geographies via alternative supply approaches
+ Lead the delivery of approved strategic sourcing projects across multiple countries, management of the Rfx process (RFI/RFQ/RFP) and taking accountability to implement contracts that achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels
+ Plan commercial outcomes at the onset of any sourcing project to secure value from the work delivered. This will includes identifying current baseline and forecast spend, devising an appropriate sourcing strategy that balances commercial leverage, time and effort, and having a clear understanding of targeted cost savings from price reductions and/or rebates, areas of cost avoidance, and efficiency gains from process improvements
+ Identify key stakeholders and develop strategic partnerships with key groups across AECOM's global business, establishing Strategic Sourcing as a trusted advisor.
+ Utilize procurement technology and data to improve efficiency across the sourcing process, ensuring quality of service to AECOM stakeholders
+ Support wider AECOM stakeholders with supplier relationship management for strategic suppliers, including the use of key performance indicators and escalation of performance issues where necessary, to maintain value post contract and help to realise forecast cost savings.
+ Where necessary as part of a strategic sourcing project, work with AECOM Source-to-Pay 'process owners' to consider end to end buy- channel processes with a view to improving efficiencies with our supplier base. E.g. considering purchase order compliance and adoption, workflow and approvals, and payment timescales.
+ Support the development and capability of the Global Procurement team by demonstrating high standard of delivery and sharing best practice.
**Qualifications**
+ BA/BS plus at least 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
+ Strong grasp of core strategic sourcing skills including data analysis & opportunity assessment, defining requirements, Rfx/tender creating & management, negotiation, contract drafting
+ Commercial competence, with an awareness of differing types of cost savings and experience of working across different categories of indirect spend.
+ Track record of demonstrable cost savings, derived from a mix of experience leading both strategic sourcing initiatives and tactical cost reduction activities.
+ Ability to engage with global stakeholders and build rapport and project buy-in.
+ Strong interpersonal/influencing skills, including an awareness of regional and cultural differences.
**Additional Information**
**About AECOM**
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J10117273
**Business Line:** Geography OH
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** GBS
**Career Area:** Procurement & Supply Chain
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited

**Company Description**
**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
**AECOM** is seeking a **Sourcing Specialist** to join our **Global Procurement** team to work across geographical boundaries supporting different categories of indirect spend. We're looking for someone who has experience of procuring services and driving change in a decentralized organization where procurement's influence is growing. The role will require the successful candidate to embrace a data driven approach to procurement and will suit someone who is a results-orientated self-starter, with a strategic mindset to think outside the box and consider different sourcing strategies based on the needs of that spend area and the geographies in scope. The person will enjoy working in teams comprising people from different countries and diverse backgrounds.
**Key responsibilities of the role:**
+ Supporting AECOM's Think & Act Global strategy, work across different categories of spend to develop new category sourcing strategies across multiple countries/regions
+ Identify new opportunities for cost savings and consider appropriate sourcing strategies ranging from renegotiation of an existing contract to full RFP.
+ Using a data driven approach, analyze demand and supply, identifying opportunities to better leverage common spend across geographies via alternative supply approaches
+ Lead the delivery of approved strategic sourcing projects across multiple countries, management of the Rfx process (RFI/RFQ/RFP) and taking accountability to implement contracts that achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels
+ Plan commercial outcomes at the onset of any sourcing project to secure value from the work delivered. This will includes identifying current baseline and forecast spend, devising an appropriate sourcing strategy that balances commercial leverage, time and effort, and having a clear understanding of targeted cost savings from price reductions and/or rebates, areas of cost avoidance, and efficiency gains from process improvements
+ Identify key stakeholders and develop strategic partnerships with key groups across AECOM's global business, establishing Strategic Sourcing as a trusted advisor.
+ Utilize procurement technology and data to improve efficiency across the sourcing process, ensuring quality of service to AECOM stakeholders
+ Support wider AECOM stakeholders with supplier relationship management for strategic suppliers, including the use of key performance indicators and escalation of performance issues where necessary, to maintain value post contract and help to realise forecast cost savings.
+ Where necessary as part of a strategic sourcing project, work with AECOM Source-to-Pay 'process owners' to consider end to end buy- channel processes with a view to improving efficiencies with our supplier base. E.g. considering purchase order compliance and adoption, workflow and approvals, and payment timescales.
+ Support the development and capability of the Global Procurement team by demonstrating high standard of delivery and sharing best practice.
**Qualifications**
+ BA/BS plus at least 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
+ Strong grasp of core strategic sourcing skills including data analysis & opportunity assessment, defining requirements, Rfx/tender creating & management, negotiation, contract drafting
+ Commercial competence, with an awareness of differing types of cost savings and experience of working across different categories of indirect spend.
+ Track record of demonstrable cost savings, derived from a mix of experience leading both strategic sourcing initiatives and tactical cost reduction activities.
+ Ability to engage with global stakeholders and build rapport and project buy-in. Strong interpersonal/influencing skills, including an awareness of regional and cultural differences.
**Additional Information**
_We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme._
**About AECOM**
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J10117273
**Business Line:** Geography OH
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** GBS
**Career Area:** Procurement & Supply Chain
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited

Join us as a Technology Sourcing Manager at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development, and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel

development/optimisation.

To be successful as a Technology Sourcing Manager you should have experience with:nRisk Management.nStakeholder Management.nStrong Negotiation Skills.

Some other highly valued skills may include:nExcellent Time Management Skills.nStrong Business Communications Skills.

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

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

Purpose of the rolenTo optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation.

AccountabilitiesnProfile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities.nPlanning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk.nMonitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc….nDevelopment, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation.nIdentification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.).nIdentification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools.

Assistant Vice President ExpectationsnTo advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.nLead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills

to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomesnIf the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.nOR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.nConsult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.nIdentify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.nTake ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.nPerform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.nCollaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.nEngage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.nCommunicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.nInfluence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Join us as a Technology Sourcing Manager at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development, and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel

development/optimisation.

To be successful as a Technology Sourcing Manager you should have experience with:nRisk Management.nStakeholder Management.nStrong Negotiation Skills.

Some other highly valued skills may include:nExcellent Time Management Skills.nStrong Business Communications Skills.

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

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

Purpose of the rolenTo optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation.

AccountabilitiesnProfile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities.nPlanning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk.nMonitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc….nDevelopment, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation.nIdentification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.).nIdentification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools.

Assistant Vice President ExpectationsnTo advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.nLead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills

to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomesnIf the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.nOR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.nConsult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.nIdentify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.nTake ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.nPerform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.nCollaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.nEngage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.nCommunicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.nInfluence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Join us as a Technology Sourcing Manager at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development, and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel

development/optimisation.

To be successful as a Technology Sourcing Manager you should have experience with:nRisk Management.nStakeholder Management.nStrong Negotiation Skills.

Some other highly valued skills may include:nExcellent Time Management Skills.nStrong Business Communications Skills.

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

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

Purpose of the rolenTo optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation.

AccountabilitiesnProfile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities.nPlanning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk.nMonitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc….nDevelopment, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation.nIdentification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.).nIdentification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools.

Assistant Vice President ExpectationsnTo advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.nLead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills

to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomesnIf the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.nOR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.nConsult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.nIdentify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.nTake ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.nPerform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.nCollaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.nEngage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.nCommunicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.nInfluence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.