Sourcing And Category Manager Lead For It Services
jobs.barclays
Glasgow, , United Kingdom
Strategic sourcing and category management
Technology services procurement expertise
Contract negotiation and stakeholder management
Join us as a Sourcing and Category Manager Lead for IT Services at Barclays, where you will develop and execute a Category Strategy and Sourcing Plan for Technology Services, optimizing spending and managing risks
Job Summary
Join us as a Sourcing and Category Manager Lead for IT Services at Barclays, where you will develop and execute a Category Strategy and Sourcing Plan for Technology Services, optimizing spending and managing risks.
You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure sourcing activities align with business needs, while maintaining compliance, risk controls, and governance throughout the sourcing cycle.
This role requires leadership in driving continuous improvements, managing budgets and resources, and fostering an environment where colleagues can thrive and deliver excellent results.
Matching Summary
Join us as a Sourcing and Category Manager Lead for IT Services at Barclays, where you will develop and execute a Category Strategy and Sourcing Plan for Technology Services, optimizing spending and managing risks.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Strategic sourcing and category management
Technology Services procurement expertise
Contract negotiation and stakeholder management
Compliance and risk governance in sourcing
Supplier cost optimization and risk management
Development and execution of category strategies
Nice-to-have
Leadership and team management skills
Change and transformation experience
Strong networking and influencing skills
Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Knowledge of HR and Professional Services spend
Experience with global market vendors
Key Requirements
Extensive procurement experience with Blue-chip/FTSE100 firm
Experience in Technology Services spend category
Business degree or equivalent commercial experience
Experience dealing with senior stakeholders
Knowledge of commercial models and industry practices