VP2 Strategic Alliances & Sourcing Specialist, GTO

About the role

The VP2 Strategic Alliances & Sourcing Specialist supports the Bank's technology transformation initiatives through strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management and procurement governance. The role partners closely with GTO stakeholders to drive sourcing activities, manage supplier relationships and deliver commercial value while complying with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing for technology initiatives, including RFPs, supplier evaluations, due diligence, commercial negotiations and contract execution.
• Review and negotiate technology contracts, outsourcing agreements and commercial terms with internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with strategic technology suppliers.
• Partner with GTO stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, assess market opportunities and optimise supplier outcomes.
• Support category management and procurement initiatives across assigned technology spend areas.
• Advise on procurement governance, contract risk, policy compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Manage several sourcing engagements at once in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Identify improvements to sourcing processes, supplier performance and value realisation.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in technology sourcing, procurement, vendor management or contract management.
• Strong experience with technology RFPs, commercial negotiations and supplier engagements.
• Good understanding of technology contracts, outsourcing arrangements and supplier governance.
• Experience in banking, financial services or another regulated environment is advantageous.
• Experience working with technology, business, legal, risk and finance stakeholders.
• Self-driven, structured, able to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines, with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.