VP/ SVP, Technology Strategic Sourcing Manager, Tech COO, Group Technology

• Develop and drive sourcing strategies across technology categories such as software, cloud, infrastructure, and IT services
• Evaluate vendor landscape and identify solution options aligned to business and technology objectives
• Support vendor optimisation initiatives, including consolidation and introduction of alternative solutions
• Contribute to vendor strategies that enhance flexibility, interoperability, and reduced dependency on single vendors where appropriate

• Partner with Technology stakeholders to define and refine requirements
• Translate business and technical needs into structured sourcing and evaluation approaches
• Assess vendor solutions across capability, scalability, resilience, and long-term alignment

• Design sourcing approaches including vendor strategies and evaluation frameworks
• Prepare sourcing materials and inputs required for market engagement

• Provide input into commercial discussions, including pricing structures, licensing, and service models
• Ensure alignment between commercial terms and intended solution design
• Support contract discussions by providing relevant technology and business context
• Collaborate with Procurement teams to support RFI/RFP/RFQ processes and vendor selection

• Act as a key interface between Technology, Procurement, and control functions
• Build strong partnerships to drive alignment and effective decision-making
• Influence sourcing outcomes through structured analysis and recommendations

• Ensure sourcing activities align with internal governance frameworks and third-party risk requirements
• Support processes and documentation required for audit and compliance

• Drive forward planning of sourcing activities, including renewals and upcoming initiatives
• Apply market insights, benchmarking, and spend analysis to inform sourcing decisions

• 6–12+ years of experience in technology sourcing, procurement, consulting, or vendor management
• Experience working across technology domains such as software (SaaS/on‑prem), cloud, infrastructure, and IT services
• Exposure to vendor evaluation, sourcing strategy, or category management

• Strong analytical and structured thinking ability
• Ability to translate business needs into sourcing approaches and solution options
• Good understanding of technology vendor landscape and market dynamics
• Commercial awareness across pricing, licensing models, and contracts
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

• Familiarity with technology architecture and solution considerations
• Understanding of sourcing, procurement, and vendor engagement processes
• Experience in financial services or regulated industries is an advantage

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or related field
• Professional certifications (e.g. CIPS) are advantageous

• Opportunity to contribute to a growing Technology Sourcing Strategy function within Tech COO
• Work on high-impact technology and vendor decisions across the organisation
• Collaborate across Technology, Procurement, and Risk teams to deliver well-rounded sourcing outcomes
• Operate at the intersection of technology, strategy, and commercial decision-making

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