Procurement Partner
Core
Technology procurement professional responsible for identifying, negotiating, and managing third-party contracts for technology services and platforms in a regulated banking environment.
Role type
Senior technology procurement specialist (category management)
Builds
Strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier agreements for software, applications, cyber, infrastructure, and core banking systems
Domain
Financial services / Banking / Technology procurement
Required skills
Technology procurement, Category management, Contract negotiation, Market engagement leadership (RFx), Regulatory compliance (Banking Standard BS 11), Strategic sourcing, Stakeholder management, Cost savings analysis, Portfolio management
Preferred skills
Financial services or banking sector experience, Telecommunications or technology industry background, Experience with mainframes and core systems
Technologies
Software, Applications, Cyber, Infrastructure, Mainframes, Core banking systems
Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategies for key technology categories, Lead market engagements and RFx activities, Draft and negotiate complex supplier contracts and statements of work, Manage technology procurement portfolios, Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance processes, Build trusted relationships with internal technology stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
