Associate, Tech Sourcing Manager, Technology COO, Group Technology

• Support the execution of sourcing activities across technology categories including IT professional services, software, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT services.
• Assist in the development and implementation of sourcing strategies and category initiatives.
• Conduct supplier research and market assessments to support sourcing recommendations.
• Support vendor rationalisation and optimisation initiatives through data analysis and market benchmarking.
• Maintain supplier information and contribute to vendor management activities as required.

• Partner with Technology and business stakeholders to understand sourcing requirements and business objectives.
• Support the development of sourcing approaches, evaluation criteria, and vendor assessment frameworks.
• Coordinate sourcing activities including information gathering, supplier engagement, and evaluation exercises.
• Assist in assessing vendor solutions based on business, technical, commercial, and risk considerations.

• Support sourcing events including RFI, RFP, RFQ, and supplier due diligence processes.
• Prepare sourcing documentation, evaluation materials, business cases, and recommendation papers.
• Participate in commercial discussions and contract reviews with suppliers.
• Work closely with Procurement, Legal, and Risk teams to ensure sourcing activities progress effectively.
• Track sourcing milestones and follow up on action items across stakeholders.

• Build productive working relationships with Technology, Procurement, Finance, Risk, and business teams.
• Provide support and guidance on sourcing processes and market insights where appropriate.
• Facilitate coordination between stakeholders to ensure timely completion of sourcing activities.
• Contribute to discussions and recommendations through structured analysis and data-driven insights.

• Ensure sourcing activities comply with internal procurement, governance, and third-party risk management requirements.
• Support vendor onboarding, due diligence, and approval processes.
• Prepare and maintain sourcing documentation required for audit, compliance, and regulatory purposes.
• Assist in monitoring sourcing risks and escalating issues where necessary.

• Monitor technology market trends, emerging suppliers, and industry developments.
• Conduct benchmarking and spend analysis to support sourcing decisions.
• Support planning for contract renewals, sourcing opportunities, and vendor engagements.
• Contribute insights on pricing, licensing models, and supplier capabilities.

• 2–3 years of experience in technology sourcing, procurement, vendor management, consulting, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting sourcing initiatives involving technology products and services.
• Exposure to technology categories such as software, cloud services, infrastructure, cybersecurity, or IT professional services.
• Experience in financial services or regulated industries is advantageous.

• Good understanding of sourcing and procurement processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to gather, organise, and analyse information to support sourcing decisions.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of vendor engagement processes.
• Effective stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate in ambiguous and complex environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity, ownership, and attention to detail.

• Minimum two years of sourcing in a FI environment in a tech category
• Good understanding of technology platforms, software licensing, cloud services, or IT sourcing considerations.
• Familiarity with vendor selection, contract management, and supplier engagement processes.
• Understanding of FI/ banking governance, compliance, and third-party risk considerations is an advantage.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, ITIL, Cloud certifications, or equivalent are advantageous.

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