Sourcing Manager

Overview

The Sourcing Manager plays a critical execution and support role within the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Services Hub. As a centrally deployed, fungible resource, the role provides high quality operational and analytical support across categories, enabling Category Managers and Heads of Category to deliver sourcing strategies, commercial outcomes, supplier insights, and compliance with Group governance and regulatory expectations.

The role supports sourcing events, handles supplier interactions, and maintains accurate procurement documentation and systems. It contributes to market scanning, risk reduction, and ongoing operational improvement. It also strengthens relationships with collaborators and suppliers to improve efficiency, speed up delivery, and ensure compliance with procurement frameworks.

As a key part of the Bank's sourcing engine, the role enables effective procurement delivery, strong supplier governance, and commercial value creation. You'll coordinate day to day sourcing activity, prepare accurate documentation, and provide data and insights to advise commercial decisions. The position also focuses on supplier and stakeholder engagement, adherence to procurement and risk standards, and ongoing process optimisation.

Responsibilities

Coordinate day to day sourcing activity.

Prepare accurate documentation for procurement events.

Provide data and insights to support commercial decisions.

Engage suppliers and stakeholders to meet compliance and risk standards.

Optimise processes and contribute to market scanning and risk reduction.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing operations, or supply chain management; financial services experience desirable.
• Experience supporting sourcing events and handling supplier communications in a structured, governed procurement environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, compliance requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Familiarity with procurement tools and systems (e.g., Coupa or similar).
• Experience analysing supplier proposals, validating documentation, and resolving operational issues.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay package with incentive bonuses.
• Premium pension contribution.
• Pay reviews and profit share scheme.
• Financial wellbeing coaches.
• Excellent healthcare contributions.
• 23 days annual leave, flexible leave options.
• 6 months paid maternity leave, fertility and surrogacy policies.
• Professional qualification support and clear career progression pathways.

Inclusion & Diversity

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations at every stage of the recruitment process.