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Date live: 05/21/2025 Business Area: Procurement Area of Expertise: Procurement Contract: Permanent Reference Code: JR-0000012825 As a part of Procurement, you'll identify, source, and manage external resources essential for Barclays' strategic objectives. You'll explore supply market opportunities and implement resourcing strategies that deliver optimal outcomes for the organisation, stakeholders, and customers. See your commute Join us as sourcing and risk professional at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences. To be successful as a Candidate, you should have experience with: Basic/ Essential Qualifications: Sourcing: Responsible to manage end to end sourcing projects in technology and non-technology space with aim to close this quickly without compromising compliance with sourcing policies. Oversee end to end execution of the project, and prepare and share periodic reports with the wider stakeholder groups. Prepare & present project journey and identify key themes to be flagged for consideration for successful delivery. Regulatory Remediation: Work on incorporating regulatory terms in contracts for activities such as OCIR, Data Transfer Agreements, Data Privacy, country-specific local conditions, and others as required. Oversee end to end execution of the project, and prepare and share periodic reports with the wider stakeholder groups. Prepare & present project journey and identify key themes to be flagged for consideration for successful delivery within regulatory timelines. SCO contract work Contributing individually on contract remediation for Barclays third party Supplier Control Obligations (SCOs). Overseeing negotiations for the contract schedules pertaining to third party vendor engagement risks. Providing support to stakeholders across the areas of Sourcing, Supplier Management, and Business in doing contract related work for the SCO schedules. Negotiate identified third party risks as part of the engagement with Suppliers, engage with the Subject Matter Experts in Barclays, and escalate risks to Stakeholders, if any, with the goal of working towards contract execution. Desirable skillsets/ good to have: preferred to have experience in working with core or operational sourcing teams in technology. Proven contractual review and redlines experience in Banking environment. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as experience with procurement functions as well as job-specific skillsets. Location: Noida. Purpose of the role To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities. Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk. Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc…. Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation. Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.). Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. Assistant Vice President Expectations Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave. (Opens in new tab or window) (Opens in new tab or window) (Opens in new tab or window) Reasonable adjustment Our purpose Equal opportunities Right to work statement Learn more about Barclays locations Across our campuses, we offer modern workspaces, collaborative areas, and state-of-the-art meeting rooms. Facilities include wellness rooms, on-site cafeterias, fitness centers, and tech-equipped workstations. Designed for innovation and comfort, they support a dynamic and productive work environment. Health and wellness A place where you can belong Collaborative Areas More than work Be you. Be valued. Belong. We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings, believing our differences make us stronger and drive success. You can learn more about our commitment to our colleague on our Inclusion and Opportunities page. Learn more Application Process Your application We’ll ask for information about you, your CV and cover letter. 1 Your assessment Covering your behaviours and ability at work. 2 Your interview Exploring your past experiences and skills. 3 Next step We’ll request additional information so that you can complete our screening process 4 Working flexibly We’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. If you'd like to explore flexible working arrangements, please discuss this with the hiring manager. Your request will be reviewed in-line with the requirements of the role/business needs of the team. Hybrid working We have a structured approach to hybrid working, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days, as set by the business area. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business. Barclays is built on an international scale. Our geographic reach, our wide variety of functions, businesses, roles and locations reflect the rich diversity of our worldwide customer base. All of which means we offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience. And the chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues, including some of the very best minds in banking, finance, technology and business. Throughout, we’ll encourage you to embrace mobility, exploring every part of our operations as you build your career.
