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Category & Sourcing Lead – CFO (Cost & Procurement)
Santander
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About the role
Santander UK is seeking a Category & Sourcing Lead to support the Head of Category & Sourcing and drive its multi‑year procurement transformation. The role will be based in Milton Keynes, Bradford or Glasgow and will focus on delivering strategic value beyond cost savings.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and obtain executive approval for category strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Provide market insight, commercial expertise and benchmarking to inform decisions.
- Lead stakeholder engagement across the organisation to ensure alignment and adoption.
- Manage a high‑performing procurement team, acting as a trusted advisor.
- Oversee supplier performance and ensure compliance with risk and regulatory standards.
- Champion the use of procurement systems to drive efficiency.
Required profile
- Proven track record in category management.
- Experience managing complex contracts.
- Demonstrated leadership of procurement teams.
- Background in procurement transformation (preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred) and CIPS qualification (preferred).
Required skills
- Procurement systems
- Cost analysis
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