Cost Insight & Engagement Manager

Job DescriptionProcurement & Cost Insight & Engagement Manager - Permanent - Banking SectorAre you passionate about driving supplier collaboration, capability development, and strategic engagement across procurement?We're working with Santander UK to find a dynamic Procurement & Cost Insight & Engagement Manager to join their transforming Cost and Procurement team. This permanent role is central to building a culture of partnership, innovation, and continuous improvement-both internally and across the supplier ecosystem.Location: Milton KeynesWhat You'll Be Doing:Lead internal and external engagement programmes to promote supplier collaboration and elevate Santander's market presenceDevelop and deliver people capability plans, training programmes, and the Cost & Procurement AcademyTranslate business goals into tangible team objectives and drive functional enablement across the supply chainChampion the use of operating models and frameworks to improve procurement effectivenessManage NPS and customer satisfaction programmes for procurement activityCoordinate change initiatives, talent mapping, and development programmes across the teamConduct supply chain reviews to identify opportunities for improved service, efficiency, and risk reductionCreate Visual Tools and dashboards to communicate supplier performance to senior leadershipKey Skills & Experience:Proven experience in procurement engagement, training, and people developmentStrong understanding of supplier governance, performance tracking, and change managementExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levelsExperience in developing competency frameworks and managing talent pipelinesAbility to lead cross-functional collaboration and drive cultural transformationIf you're ready to shape the future of procurement engagement and capability at one of the UK's leading banks, apply now to join Santander's transformation journey.Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Created: 2025-08-06