Strategic Sourcing Manager

4 weeks ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Yorkshire Building Society Full time

Strategic Sourcing Manager - Supply Chain Management

At Yorkshire Building Society, we’re about to take our Supply Chain Management function on an exciting transformation journey with a focus on creating a strategic category and sourcing team, who will work closely alongside our third-party risk and supplier relationship management teams. There’s fantastic potential for growth in this area, and there’s never been a better time for you to get involved

If you have a passion for strategic procurement/category/contract management, all whilst working in a supportive and flexible environment then keep reading because this role could be for you

The team are currently working flexibly with a mix of home and office-based work. Please ask us about flexible working options if you have any questions.

About the role

Strategic category and sourcing are key for YBS as it underpins our ability to drive value, manage risks and deliver excellent customer service. As we are a mutual organisation, we have customer values at our heart; ensuring we deliver real help with real lives.

As a sourcing professional, experienced in this area, you will be responsible for leading strategic sourcing projects inline with YBS strategy and category plans, to achieve strong outcomes and deliver commercial benefits. You’ll provide specialist, sourcing management and commercial expertise. Ensuring delivery of strategic sourcing activity to a high standard, including interfaces into Supply Chain and Legal ensuring adherence to all relevant policies, applicable laws, and regulatory requirements.

About you

To be successful in this role, it is vital that you are an established sourcing professional. You must have knowledge of Category strategies, play books and insight decks with demonstrable negotiations and sourcing experience, it is also preferable that you have worked in a financial services environment. We will consider applications from applicants with sourcing skills and experience from similar industries.

The successful applicant will have the ability to strongly influence a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders, with proven relevant skills and the capability to face into what can be a challenging and difficult conversations. Good analytical skills and the ability to interpret management information and data are essential in this role.

A Financial Services background would be useful, with experience of the regulations surrounding the management and requirements of sourcing activity. However, this is not essential if a candidate can display the above capabilities.

About us

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.


About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

  • Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.

  • Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).

  • Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.

  • Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us, you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.

  • My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality, and health discounts,


Ready to apply?

If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application.


Want more information?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Jess Wilkinson on jewilkinson@ybs.co.uk


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