Technology Sourcing Strategy Lead

Barclays Group; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Technology Sourcing Manager in Knutsford or Manchester. In this role, you will optimize third-party technology spend while defining and implementing sourcing strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial acumen, expertise in supplier negotiations, and proven stakeholder management skills. A CIPS certification and financial analysis capability are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyse market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Skilled in building win-win agreements and managing complex contracts.
• Adept at influencing and collaborating with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement sourcing strategies based on spend requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop requests for proposal.
• Monitor and guide compliance requirements throughout sourcing cycles.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Expertise in supplier negotiations

Proven stakeholder management skills

Education

CIPS certification

Tools

Financial analysis capability

Job description

A leading financial services company is seeking a Technology Sourcing Manager in Knutsford or Manchester. In this role, you will optimize third-party technology spend while defining and implementing sourcing strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial acumen, expertise in supplier negotiations, and proven stakeholder management skills. A CIPS certification and financial analysis capability are highly valued.