We’re looking for 2 x Sourcing Managers to lead strategic sourcing activity across IT/ Technology and Indirect categories here at YBS. You’ll deliver high‑quality commercial outcomes, strengthen supplier relationships, and ensure full compliance with procurement and regulatory standards.
This is a hybrid role, a mix of working from home plus time in our central Leeds & Bradford offices.
About the role
* Lead sourcing projects that deliver value, reduce risk, and align with YBS policies and strategy
* Partner with stakeholders to identify efficiencies using market insight and benchmarking
* Provide commercial and contractual expertise across supplier onboarding, risk assessments, performance issues, benchmarking and rate card reviews
* Conduct contract reviews to ensure strong commercial controls and risk management
* Manage Procurement engagement requirements, ensuring clarity on total cost of ownership (TCO) and adherence to third‑party risk policies
* Support contract governance, ensuring accurate storage, summaries and compliance with signing mandates
About you
* Strategic sourcing or category management experience
* Strong understanding of supplier risk, FS regulations, third‑party risk management, and supplier markets
* Confident stakeholder engagement and strong negotiation skills
* Experience across IT and/or Indirect categories (e.g. Hardware, Software, Marketing, HR, Operations, Property, Digital)
* Proven ability to deliver procurement savings and commercial benefits
* Knowledge of the FS industry is desirable
About our Benefits
* Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, and the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
* Bonus. At YBS we share success together, so when we reach our goals we’re all rewarded with an on‑target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
* Pension. We contribute up to 11% into your YBS pension.
* Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are important; you’ll have access to a range of health benefits including private medical insurance, dental and other healthcare plans.
* My Benefits. You’ll have access to our self‑service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.
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