Join us to apply for the Marketing Sourcing Manager role at Barclays Business Banking.
This role is based out of Glasgow, Northampton, or Knutsford.
Purpose of the role
To optimize and address Barclays' third-party spend requirements, including defining, developing, and implementing approaches for relevant spend categories in collaboration with the business. Responsibilities include executing strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimization.
Key Responsibilities
1. Profile spend in the category area, understand business strategy, requirements, cost levers, and opportunities. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop RFPs, and ensure sourcing aligns with bank priorities.
2. Plan and execute sourcing events, including RFP/RFXs, negotiations to meet business needs for value, speed, compliance, and risk.
3. Monitor and guide controls and compliance requirements 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 processes, including channel optimization for relevant spend categories.
6. Stay informed on industry trends related to sourcing and category management through conferences, training, and market research.
Qualifications and Skills
* Experience in stakeholder management.
* Strong organizational and time management skills.
* Commercial knowledge.
* Valued skills include resilience, being a self-starter, and marketing knowledge.
Leadership and Additional Expectations
Depending on the level, responsibilities may include setting strategy, managing teams, leading initiatives, and advising stakeholders. Demonstrating leadership behaviors such as listening, inspiring, aligning, and developing others is expected.
Core Values
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate Barclays' values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, along with the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive.
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