Data Manager - Procurement | S3 | Procurement

We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Data Manager to join our procurement team, to support in transforming our approach to data. With new tools and a new proactive way of thinking, we're working to put top quality data at the heart of decision making to drive efficiency, efficacy, and value. As Procurement Data Manager, you'll spearhead the delivery of a data led procurement framework to our stakeholders and work collaboratively to deliver increased maturity and business value. The Procurement team are undertaking transformations and creating a platform to drive significant value through an enhanced operating model. We're reliant on the third parties which underpin our operations. Our aim is to maximise the potential of our supplier ecosystem to drive best value, whilst complying with regulation and Santander risk appetite. The difference you'll make:

• Creating and managing a procurement data ecosystem and an integrated suite of Management Information (MI) to drive value and manage risk
• Directing stakeholders in gaining a clear view of cost drivers, risk and opportunity in their business unit
• Providing insightful analysis to drive colleagues in making better quality data led decisions on a daily basis
• Improving the MI production process, identifying efficiencies and developing new meaningful insights
  
  Ability to manage large sets of data by analysis and visualisation using SAP Analytics Cloud, as well as experience of SQL, Snowflake and Power BI
• Experience in managing a Data Management team with a focus on data governance, data analysis and data management
It would also be nice for you to have:
• Knowledge of end-to-end Procurement systems, processes and data
• A curious mindset with the ability to identify data improvement opportunities and pro-actively engage with system owners to fix at source
• First class commitment, enthusiasm, and accountability
• Relevant Degree qualification or equivalent
What else you need to know: This role is based in Milton Keynes We want our people to thrive at work and home, and also be able to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and to help each other develop. To support this, we offer site-based contracts with a hybrid working pattern and our expected level of attendance in an office is at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles).

We're happy to discuss specific working patterns and arrangement within this hybrid approach during the recruitment process. If you're interested in this role but with part time hours or a job-share we would still love to hear from you and discuss these. 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.
• 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.
• 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 31 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.
• £6,000 car allowance per year.
• Company funded individual private medical insurance.
• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as private medical insurance for your family, dental insurance, and health assessments.
• Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
• Share in Santander's success by saving or investing in our share plans.