OverviewJoin us as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager at Barclays, responsible for optimising and addressing Barclays 3rd party spend requirements. This includes defining, developing and implementing approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements, in close collaboration with the business, and executing strategic sourcing across a wide range of marketing categories.ResponsibilitiesProfile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop RFPs and ensure sourcing activities align with Barclays needs and priorities.Plan and execute sourcing events including RFPs/RFXs; negotiate to meet business requirements for value, speed, compliance and risk.Monitor and guide controls and compliance requirements through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits and data quality.Develop, implement and operate policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to Barclays policies, standards and regulatory requirements.Identify and deliver changes to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes, including buying channel optimisation for relevant spend categories (catalogues, demand challenge, etc.).Identify industry trends and developments related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, training and market research on techniques and tools.Advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and ensure operational effectiveness, collaborating with other functions and business divisions.Lead a team performing complex tasks, set objectives, coach employees and appraise performance relative to objectives.Demonstrate leadership behaviours where applicable, or lead collaborative assignments as an individual contributor, guiding team members and coordinating cross-functional methodologies to meet outcomes.Consult on complex issues; provide advice to People Leaders to support resolution of escalated issues; identify risk mitigation strategies and develop policies/procedures to support governance and controls.Take ownership for risk management and strengthening controls related to the work; collaborate with other areas to align with business activity and strategy.Engage in complex data analysis from multiple sources to solve problems creatively; communicate complex information effectively and influence stakeholders to achieve outcomes.QualificationsStakeholder managementStrong organisational skills and time managementCommercial knowledgeContract negotiationsProcurement best-in-class practicesResilienceSelf-starterMarketing knowledgeNotesYou may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr