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Supplier Collaboration Partner - IT | Procurement | S3 | Milton Keynes

Country: United Kingdom

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, which can be discussed with the recruitment team during the hiring process.

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Procurement team are undertaking a multi-year transformation focused on creating a platform to drive significant incremental value through the creation of an operating model with the capability to maximise the potential of this supplier ecosystem via connection & delivery of the right external expertise to meet the future demands of Santander and in turn, to drive best value whilst complying with regulation and Santander risk appetite.

You will support the Category Efficiency Lead in driving through the transformation programme through the leadership of key Strategic & Alliance suppliers. You will be responsible for translating the Procurement strategy into operational excellence through governance and oversight of major supplier relationships across Santander. You will also help ensure that quality, compliance, and cost-effectiveness of the work delivered by our suppliers meets Santander expectations.

The difference you’ll make.

• Executing a supplier management model which supports the transformation to an industry leading Procurement function

• Ensuring the right culture and behaviours are promoted and communicated. Acts as a role model for the team

• Providing clear understanding to stakeholders/project sponsors on the impacts of change, anticipating any risks and issues and how they can be mitigated and providing timely interventions/communications if required

• Identifying, assessing, managing, and reporting risks, taking proactive personal responsibility for ‘doing the right thing’ in compliance with regulatory requirements and our frameworks and policies

• Supporting delivery of key bank wide transformation programmes

• Managing change programmes to increase simplicity and business buy in to supplier management process and systems

What you’ll bring.

• Experience in IT Subcategories: Networks, Telecoms and Cloud

• Supplier relationship management experience

It would also be nice for you to have.

• Financial services/banking experience

• Track record of introducing innovation in one of the Sub-Categories
• Knowledge of IT Contract best practice
• Spanish language

What else you need to know.

This is a permanent role offering hybrid working model which will require you to attend office/supplier 2 days a week.

Everyday Inclusion

At Santander we’re creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.

How we’ll reward you.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus

• We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don’t contribute yourself. We’ll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer

• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 31 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year

• £6,000 car allowance per year

• Company funded individual private medical insurance

• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as private medical insurance for your family, dental insurance, healthcare cash plan and health assessments

• Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit, income protection, and voluntary life assurance and critical illness cover

• Share in Santander’s success by investing in our share plans

What to do next.

If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, then please apply.

If there’s anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. Whether it’s a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance, we’re available through telephone, email, or face to face. You can contact us at [email protected] or call 0870 414 9080.