Senior Sourcing and Supplier Manager

Maidenhead, Berkshire
Kensington Mortgage Company
About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Sourcing & Supplier Manager (IT) to play a key role in delivering cost-effective sourcing solutions and ensuring robust third-party risk management across our IT supplier landscape.

You’ll partner with stakeholders across the business to drive value, manage risk, and influence strategic sourcing decisions in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

What you’ll be doingStrategy & Innovation

• Support the delivery of sourcing plans, including renewals, new contracts, and supplier selection
• Contribute to the Procurement & Partnerships (P&P) strategy and development roadmap
• Monitor market trends and innovations to identify opportunities for improvement
• Present clear, data-driven sourcing and supplier recommendations

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the business
• Promote the value of Procurement & Partnerships
• Influence budget holders and stakeholders to ensure adherence to sourcing policies
• Present recommendations to support informed decision-making

Team & Function Development

• Support the ongoing development of the procurement function
• Deputise for senior leadership when required
• Embed company values and best practice across the team
• Contribute to shaping operating plans and continuous improvement initiatives

Sourcing & Commercial Delivery

• Take ownership of IT category spend and deliver cost efficiencies
• Ensure sourcing activity aligns with policy and industry best practice
• Identify and mitigate sourcing risks through robust contracting

Third-Party Risk Management

• Support the delivery of the third-party risk management framework across the full supplier lifecycle
• Maintain tools, templates, and processes to support risk management
• Ensure appropriate exit strategies for high-risk suppliers
• Work closely with Business Relationship Managers (BRMs) to embed risk practices
• Develop guidance and training to support the wider business
• Manage key supplier relationships, resolving issues and driving performance
• Ensure suppliers deliver value, innovation, and agreed outcomes
• Provide commercial support to key business projects

Governance & Reporting

• Ensure suppliers operate in line with relevant standards and regulations
• Support governance forums for sourcing and supplier risk management
• Maintain accurate records of sourcing activity and supplier performance
• Track and report on savings and category performance

What we’re looking forExperience

• Senior-level experience in category management, ideally within Financial Services
• Proven track record leading complex sourcing and contract negotiations
• Experience managing third-party risk
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing best practice
• Knowledge of third-party risk management, ideally within a regulated environment
• Experience developing end-to-end procurement policies and processes

Skills

• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills
• Strong stakeholder management with the ability to build credibility at all levels
• Commercial mindset with a focus on value and innovation
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Qualifications

• Degree (preferred)
• CIPS or equivalent professional qualification (advantageous)

Why join us?

At Kensington Mortgages, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to creating a supportive, flexible and inclusive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

We value continuous development, wellbeing, and work-life balance, and we actively foster a culture where everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to succeed.

We celebrate diversity in all its forms – including differences in thinking, background, identity, and experience – and are proud to be an inclusive employer.