Technology Category & Sourcing Manager

Santander

Technology Category & Sourcing Manager at Santander UK leading supplier management, category management, and sourcing. Driving cost efficiency and stakeholder engagement for procurement initiatives.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeMilton Keynes • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £53,500 - £70,250 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technology and IT services category management, strategic sourcing, and contract lifecycle management, with a strong focus on financial planning and budget management. Proven ability to drive cost savings and business benefits while ensuring supplier performance and compliance.

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Technology Category ManagementComplex Contract ManagementFinancial PlanningCommercial Negotiation SkillsCost Analysis

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Hard Skills

Sourcing StrategyCategory ManagementContract Lifecycle ManagementCost AnalysisFinancial Insight

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Procurement Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPS

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesRegulated Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading supplier management, category management and sourcing activity aligned to a specific spend area.
Building multi-year sourcing and category strategies aligned with our global colleagues and technology strategy using market data and industry trends.
Leading and executing complex and strategic sourcing activity.
Driving cost and business benefits aligned to Procurement and business targets.
Translating business strategy into actionable sourcing and category plans.
Identifying value through contract lifecycle management.
Supporting stakeholder engagement across the organisation.
Ensuring supplier performance meets expectations in quality, compliance and cost.
Contributing to financial planning, forecasting and budget management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven track record in technology and IT services category management and sourcing within a global procurement organisation (Required)
Experience managing complex contracts and sourcing activity (Required)
Experience contributing to financial planning and budget management (Required)
Experience within financial services or regulated environments (Preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Procurement or related discipline (Preferred)
Professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS) (Preferred)
Strong commercial and negotiation skills (Required)
Cost analysis and financial insight capability (Required)
Knowledge of procurement systems and processes (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 31 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year
£6,000 car allowance per year
Company funded individual private medical insurance
Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
Share in Santander’s success by saving or investing in our share plans.
Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.
Wellbeing that goes beyond work — access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
Time to give back through volunteering opportunities.