Join us as a Sourcing Manager at Barclays, where you will optimize and address Barclays' third-party spend requirements, including the definition, development, and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements. You will work in close collaboration with the business and execute strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimization.
Key Responsibilities
1. Profile spend in category areas and develop understanding of business strategy, requirements, cost levers, and opportunities. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal, and ensure sourcing activities align with the bank's needs and 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 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, compliance, and regulation.
5. Identify and deliver change opportunities to improve the effectiveness, control, and efficiency of sourcing processes, including buying channel optimization.
6. Stay informed on industry trends related to sourcing and category management through conferences, training, and market research.
Qualifications and Skills
* Experience in Sourcing Management, Category Management, or Procurement.
* Business and commercial acumen.
* Stakeholder management skills.
* Preferred: Negotiation and Contracts experience, Vendor Management Systems knowledge, Regulated Industry experience, CIPS certification or working towards it.
Additional Expectations
Assessments may include skills in risk and controls, change and transformation, strategic thinking, digital and technology, and technical job-specific skills.
Location
This role can be based out of Knutsford, Manchester, Northampton, or Glasgow.
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