About The Role FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a VP Sourcing Manager to work for our client within the Banking & Financial Services sector. This is a 6 month contract and will be a hybrid role based in Glasgow, Knutsford/Manchester, or Northampton. Our client is seeking a senior sourcing professional to lead a complex, high‑visibility commercial programme connected to the divestment of a Consumer Bank. This role will lead sourcing strategy, commercial negotiations, compliance oversight, and cross‑functional stakeholder engagement to ensure all extensions are delivered by end of 2026. Responsibilities: • Lead end‑to‑end sourcing strategy, commercial planning, and execution for contract extension negotiations across ~80 suppliers. • Partner with senior stakeholders to define requirements, align sourcing strategy to business priorities, and ensure regulatory and policy compliance. • Drive and lead negotiations, RFP/RFX processes, commercial modelling, and contractual decision-making. • Oversee governance, controls, regulatory engagement, audit readiness, and data integrity across all sourcing activity. • Identify and implement improvements to sourcing processes, buying channels, and operational efficiency across relevant categories. About You • Deep experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or commercial/vendor management within a large, complex organisation (banking/financial services strongly preferred). • Expertise in running negotiations, RFP/RFX cycles, commercial structuring, and contract lifecycle management. • Strong stakeholder leadership skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage cross‑functional alignment. • Knowledge of governance, policy, regulatory and audit requirements within a highly controlled environment. • Proficiency with sourcing and procurement tools, Excel (advanced), PowerPoint, and contract management platforms. • Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in procurement, sourcing strategy, commercial negotiations, vendor management, or a similar discipline. About Us FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws. Why join us Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field Annual leave and work-place pension