Strategic Procurement Leader for Technology Infrastructure

1 month ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Nationwide Full time

Nationwide is the world's largest building society, owned by its members who have their current account, mortgage or savings with us.

As a building society, we are transforming our procurement function to be at the centre of delivering the best possible outcomes for our colleagues and customers. We partner with the business to drive high performance and sustainable value from our supplier relationships, working collaboratively with those suppliers that are vital to our success.

We are looking for an experienced Strategic Procurement Leader who can deliver robust commercial deals for Nationwide, meeting the risk appetite and ensuring we spend our customer's money wisely. This role requires category-specific experience in Technology Procurement, specifically Infrastructure and Networks.

The ideal candidate will possess demonstrable experience in procurement and supply chain management, including category management, contract negotiation and management, supplier selection and management. They should also have experience using procure-to-pay systems and excellent interpersonal skills, including effective communications, relationship building and stakeholder management.

In this role, you will analyze data and complex inputs to support sound business decisions, have a good knowledge of contract law and managing risk, and be able to negotiate contracts both from a commercial and legal perspective. Experience within a Financial Services and/or regulated organisation is essential.

At Nationwide, we offer hybrid working wherever possible, allowing more rewarding relationships through our approach. We value time in the office to solve problems, learn, and feel connected. For this job, you'll spend at least two days per week based at either our Swindon, Nationwide House or London, Threadneedle Street offices.

The salary for this role is estimated to be around £60,000-£80,000 per annum, depending on location and experience.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver 'joined-up' procurement strategies and solutions across specific categories and business areas
  • Develop and implement robust commercial deals that meet Nationwide's risk appetite
  • Manage category planning, sourcing, contract, and supplier relationship management

Say it straight - Be honest and direct with good intent and say what needs to be said in the room. Push for better - Aim high and constantly look for better in how we work together and serve our customers and members. Get it done - Prioritise what will have the greatest impact and take accountability for delivering end-to-end outcomes.

Nationwide offers a range of benefits, including:

  • A personal pension – if you put in 7% of your salary, we'll top up by a further 16%
  • Life assurance worth 8x your salary
  • A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme
  • Access to training to help you develop and progress your career
  • 25 days holiday, pro rata


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