Category and Sourcing Lead

Category & Sourcing Lead - Permanent - Banking Sector

Are you a commercially driven leader with a passion for strategic sourcing, supplier innovation, and delivering value beyond cost?

We're working with Santander UK to find an experienced Category & Sourcing Lead to join their high-performing Procurement team. This is a senior, permanent role focused on shaping and executing category strategies that drive transformation, innovation, and commercial excellence across the bank and its group entities.

Location: Milton Keynes

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead the development and execution of category strategies across high-value spend areas (£200m-£350m)
• Act as a senior advisor and deputy to the Head of Category & Sourcing, influencing executive-level stakeholders
• Drive value creation through innovative commercial models, supplier collaboration, and market insight
• Oversee complex sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and supplier relationship management
• Support financial planning, forecasting, and delivery of cost-to-income targets

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven leadership in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier performance
• Strong commercial acumen with experience delivering ROI and cost transformation
• Deep understanding of procurement systems, contractual frameworks, and regulatory compliance
• Ability to influence and engage at executive level, both internally and externally
• Skilled in storytelling and data-driven decision-making to shape strategic outcomes
• Experience managing outsourced partners and driving global negotiations

Desirable:

• Professional qualifications such as CIPS, MRICS, APM, or equivalent

If you're ready to lead strategic procurement at scale and shape the future of sourcing in a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation, apply now to join Santander UK's transformation journey.

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