Procurement Operations Analyst | Procurement | S2 | Milton Keynes

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, which can be discussed with the recruitment team during the hiring process.

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Santander UK is increasingly reliant on the third parties which underpin our operations. The Procurement team are undertaking a multi-year transformation focused on creating a platform to drive significant incremental value through the creation of an operating model with the capability to maximise the potential of this supplier ecosystem via connection & delivery of the right external expertise to meet the future demands of Santander and in turn, to drive best value, whilst complying with regulation and Santander risk appetite.

The Procurement Operations Analyst will support the delivery of a robust procurement framework to our stakeholders and work collaboratively with our captive execution partner, Aquanima, to ensure complementary activities across both areas resulting in increasing procurement maturity and business value.

The difference you’ll make.

• Ensuring detailed tracking and monitoring regime is in place to allow effective management oversight of the business cost and expense landscape

• Providing user support and training with systems and processes involved in the utilisation of cost budget

• Owning the stakeholder management to embed new ways of working particularly in relation to the end-to-end Procurement activities

• Acting as a central point of escalation for procurement-related service delivery issues

• Ensuring availability and continuous improvement of appropriate toolkits

• Understanding in depth the end to end cost process and assisting the user by guiding them through requirements to achieve the most efficient end to end journey

What you’ll bring.

• Ability to communicate to stakeholders

• Procurement/ financial services background

It would also be nice for you to have.

• Ability to interpret and evaluate information

• Ability to manage multiple, conflicting interests and deadlines

• Experience or good knowledge in SAP and Ariba

• Experience using in Service now

What else you need to know.

This is a 1 year full time contract role offering hybrid working model which will require you to attend office 2 days a week.

Everyday Inclusion

At Santander we’re creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.

How we’ll reward you.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

• £500 annual cash allowance to spend on our great range of benefits

• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus

• We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don’t contribute yourself. We’ll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer

• 27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 28 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year

• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates. Including: Bupa medical insurance, dental insurance, healthcare cash plan and health assessments

• Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit, income protection, and voluntary life assurance and critical illness cover

• 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform including retailers, entertainment, eating out, travel and more

• Share in Santander’s success by investing in our share plans

• Support your favourite causes through charitable giving and our community partnerships

What to do next.

If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, then please apply.

If there’s anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. Whether it’s a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance, we’re available through telephone, email, or face to face. You can contact us at resourcing@santander.co.uk or call 0870 414 9080.