Procurement Manager - Technology

We are looking for people who are passionate about Procurement and know the value they can bring to Nationwide Building Society. You will understand the importance of getting the right commercial deal, investing into relationships, moving at pace, outsourcing approaches, emerging markets and technology impacting the financial services sector. You will want to make a difference with new thinking, whilst respecting we have processes and policies to diligently follow.

We embrace new ways of working and contracting which will help the Society optimise its cost base, ensure resilience and create the space to generate new ideas and solutions. You are keen to learn and as excited as we are about the future this role will bring.

Already a Procurement professional, you’ll be looking for your next challenge. You have a proven track record in Procurement and can demonstrate how you deliver tangible business benefit, using Procurement expertise to influence and engage with a wide range of business stakeholders and suppliers.

The working hours (per week) for this role can be between 28 and 35.

At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected.

For this job you'll be located at our nearest regional hub. There will be a need to regularly connect with colleagues for collaboration events in one of our office sites. This is anticipated to be quarterly in Swindon or London. If your application is successful, your hiring manager will provide further details on how this works. You can also find out more about our approach to hybrid working here.

Travel may also be required to supplier locations as dictated by business need.

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so please apply as soon as you can.

What you'll be doing

We need our Procurement Managers to deliver “joined up” Procurement and supply chain strategies and solutions. This means incorporating the full Procurement lifecycle (category planning, sourcing & contract management) across the Services category for business areas across Nationwide

You’ll use strong stakeholder relationships and deep understanding of the Services category to enable the development of category strategies and plan as a Subject Matter Expert to the business. You’ll provide market insight and engage with existing and prospective suppliers to bring innovation and vision.

Delivering robust commercial deals for Nationwide, that meet the risk appetite and ensure we spend our customer’s money wisely.

Utilise new and existing supplier relationships to deliver continuous improvements, analyse commercial options and drive great value propositions. Drafting and negotiating complex contracts and ensure the maintenance and timely execution of Nationwide’s contract pipeline.

About you

• We have two vacancies, both within the Technology Procurement team. We are looking for experienced procurement professionals with technology procurement.
• Demonstratable experience in Procurement and supply chain management (category management, contract negotiation and management, supplier selection and management).
• Experience using source to exit systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including effective communications, relationship building and stakeholder management.
• Possess the ability to analyse data and complex inputs to support sound business decisions.
• Have a good knowledge of contract law and managing risk.
• You are a self-starter who can demonstrate leading cross functional teams to successful outcomes. Most importantly you are a strong team player.
• Experience within a Financial Services and/or regulated organisation.
• MCIPS Qualified or studying toward qualification/or an in-depth understanding of and experience dealing with IT contracts/suppliers.
• Strong experience of procuring IT services.
• Strong experience of supplier relationship management and strategic partnering with key supplier(s) to drive synergies across the relationship.
• Experienced in working closely and collaboratively with senior stakeholders across functions.

Our customer first behaviours put customers and members at the heart of how we work together. They are the set of behaviours that every colleague needs to display, in every role:

• Feel what customers feel - We step into our customers’ shoes, using their feedback and insights to empathise with them and to understand their needs, so that every decision we make starts and finishes with our customers in mind
• Say it straight - We are brave in speaking out and saying what we think – we’re honest and direct with good intent, openly sharing diverse perspectives to reach the best conclusions and using language everyone can understand
• Push for better - We don’t settle for mediocrity, we challenge the status quo, taking responsibility for continuous improvement and personal development
• Get it done - We prioritise what will have the greatest impact, we are decisive, and we take accountability for delivering brilliant customer outcomes.

You can strengthen your application by showing how our customer first behaviours resonate with you, and where you may have already demonstrated these.

The extras you’ll get

There are all sorts of employee benefits available at Nationwide, including:

• A personal pension – if you put in 7% of your salary, we’ll top up by a further 16%

• Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year

• Life assurance worth 8x your salary

• A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme

• Wellhub – Access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness

• Access to an annual performance related bonus

• Access to training to help you develop and progress your career

• 25 days holiday, pro rata

Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society

We forge our own path at Nationwide.

As a mutual, we’re owned by our members - those customers who bank, save or have a mortgage with us. We challenge the financial sector status quo. We don’t see customers as the engine of our own profit. We share our profits with them and put their needs first. Always there when they need us. Supporting them and their lives.

If you’re inspired by fairer finances, passionate about making a meaningful impact, and truly care about our customers, you’re one of us.

At Nationwide, you are challenged to grow and rewarded for doing so. Valued. Recognised. Inspired to be your best. As a community we want our working lives to count. As a team, we celebrate what we achieve. As a standard-setter, we work for the good of customers, communities, and broader society.

We are Purpose-driven. Uncompromisingly Customer. Unstoppably Nationwide.

What to do next

If this role is for you, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. You’ll need to attach your up-to-date CV and answer a few quick questions for us.

We respond to everyone, so we will be in contact shortly after the closing date to let you know the outcome of your application.