Join us as a Technology Sourcing Manager at Barclays, where you will optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements. Working in close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation.To be successful as a Technology Sourcing Manager, you should have experience with:Commercial Acumen.Supplier Negotiations.Stakeholder management.Some other highly valued skills may include:Financial Analysis.CIPS Certified. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.This role can be based out of Knutsford, Manchester, or Glasgow. Purpose of the roleTo optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation.AccountabilitiesProfile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing ..... full job details .....