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Category & Sourcing Specialist - Permanent - Banking Sector
Are you a strategic sourcing professional ready to make a lasting impact in a leading financial institution?
We're working with Santander UK to find a highly organised and commercially astute Category & Sourcing Specialist to join their team. This permanent role is central to delivering complex procurement initiatives that support cost transformation across the bank and its group entities.
?? Location: Milton Keynes
What You'll Be Doing:- Lead and execute high-value sourcing and procurement initiatives across Technology, Operations, and Corporate Services
- Design and optimise procurement processes to support cost-to-income targets
- Manage supplier relationships and contract negotiations to maximise commercial value
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver strategic cost programmes
- Support demand planning, commercial strategy, and supplier performance management
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management
- Strong understanding of cost optimisation and procurement process design
- Ability to lead complex programmes in a fast-paced, regulated environment
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Experience in banking or financial services is highly desirable
If you're ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping procurement strategy and delivering long-term commercial success, apply now to join this forward-thinking team.
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