Procurement Specialist

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Barclays Full time

Job Overview


We are seeking a skilled Sourcing Manager to join our team at Barclays, responsible for owning a portfolio of sourcing deals across various value levels and risk categories.


The successful candidate will provide sourcing and category execution support for specific categories of spend, engaging with business stakeholders to understand demand, requirements, and support commercial outcomes.


Key Responsibilities:



  • Agreeing the sourcing approach with the category lead aligned to the category strategy
  • Executing the process, following processes and controls through to contract signature and handover to the supplier manager
  • Additional work on category planning may be required to support the category manager

Requirements:



  • Experience in end-to-end sourcing process, ideally in Financial Services or a similarly regulated environment
  • A structured approach to planning and execution, ensuring key stakeholders and procurement colleagues are appraised of progress, plans, and blockers
  • Ability to work at pace with control at the forefront
  • Comfortable operating in complex matrixed environments
  • Self-starter, proactive, and quick to learn process, controls, and tools
  • Good interpersonal skills to engage and influence stakeholders
  • Good collaborative style with other Procurement and Bank teams
  • Experience in categories such as Networks, Data Centre/Co-Lo, Developer Tools/Software, Corporate Banking Technology, and more

About the Role


This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to the success of Barclays. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of sourcing principles and practices, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.


What We Offer


In addition to a competitive salary of £45,000 - £60,000 per annum, we offer a range of benefits, including a hybrid working model, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive team environment.



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