Assistant Manager - Sourcing

Join us as an Assistant Manager - Sourcing at Barclays, where you will spearhead the evolution of the digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You will leverage cutting-edge technology to revolutionize digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences. As an Assistant Manager - Sourcing, you should have relevant experience in Procurement & Strategic Sourcing, including procurement experience in Software/platform, Applications, On-prem/Hosted services categories. It would be desirable to have a Sourcing Certification and proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel. Your responsibilities will include data management and analysis, sourcing and contract management, stakeholder management, and ensuring knowledge of all control, risk, and governance processes. You should have a thorough understanding of procurement structure, policies, and procedures, as well as experience with PU and Coupa systems and spend analytics. Desirable skills/Preferred Qualifications: - A graduate in Engineering. - Experience working within Financial Services, Shared Services Sourcing Team. Your primary role will be to optimize and address Barclays" 3rd party spend requirements, defining, developing, and implementing approaches for relevant spend categories with close collaboration with the business. Your key accountabilities will include profiling spend in category areas, planning and executing sourcing events, monitoring controls and compliance requirements, developing and implementing policies and procedures for sourcing activities, identifying change opportunities to improve effectiveness, and staying updated on industry trends related to sourcing and category management. As an Analyst, you will be expected to perform prescribed activities in a timely and high-standard manner, demonstrating in-depth technical knowledge and experience in your assigned area of expertise. If the position involves leadership responsibilities, you will lead and supervise a team, guiding professional development and coordinating resources. For individual contributors, you will develop technical expertise in your work area and act as an advisor when necessary. All colleagues at Barclays are expected to embody the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, as well as demonstrate the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive. Your role will involve partnering with other functions and business areas, taking responsibility for managing risk, and contributing to the achievement of the organization's objectives.,