Group Procurement Specialist

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Job Category:
Support

Location:

Liverpool, GB, L3 1NW

Job Title: Group Procurement Specialist

Department: Procurement

Location: Liverpool

Contract Type: Permanent

Purpose: The Procurement Specialist will be instrumental in delivering exceptional service and value to the Group and will work in a Business Partner model to support Group functions in shaping supplier / category strategy, shaping contracts, implementing performance frameworks, ensuring compliance and supporting good ongoing governance. This role combines strategic sourcing, supplier management, and compliance oversight to drive value across the Group.

Outcomes for the role:

• Support the development and execution of the Group’s procurement strategy
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including supplier selection, RFPs, contract negotiation, supplier evaluation, onboarding and governance
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure performance, compliance, and value delivery
• Drive cost optimisation, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency through strategic sourcing and process improvement
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to track savings, supplier performance, and procurement activity
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business needs and budget objectives
• Ensure procurement activities comply with regulatory standards and internal policies
• Maintain accurate procurement data, including contracts, spend analysis, and third‑party risk documentation
• Operate independently to build procurement frameworks and influence senior stakeholders for successful outcomes

Skills and knowledge

• Technology & Operational Insight – Experience working within a Finance/Technology function, understanding IT delivery, supplier management, risk, and governance
• Stakeholder Management & Communication – Strong ability to engage and influence senior technology leaders, suppliers, and finance teams, ensuring alignment and effective decision‑making
• Strategic thinking and commercial awareness
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• High attention to detail and organisational skills

Professional experience and qualifications:

• Worked in a procurement / supplier management role, ideally 3+ years experience.
• Financial services industry exposure ideal, although any procurement experience in a regulated industry would be of interest.
• Knowledge of FCA, PRA, EBA regulatory guidance and requirements for outsourcing and third‑party risk management (desirable).

Our offer to you

We want everyone at Rathbones to fulfil their potential, in an environment where you are proud to work and feel like you belong.

We offer a comprehensive remuneration package, which we review regularly, and benefits include:

• A company pension - 9% non‑contributory or 10% if you contribute 5%
• Private medical insurance – Individual on joining, family after 1 year’s service
• Life assurance - 8 x salary
• Company share scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• Flexible holidays – purchase up to 5 additional days
• Green Car Scheme
• Family friendly policies – enhanced family leave for parents & carers
• Study support – study days and funding for courses and qualifications
• Season travel ticket loans
• Other voluntary benefits you can choose to suit you

Our employees can choose to take part in various social groups and communities to support their wellbeing, growth, development and sense of community. These include:

• Sports & Social Committees
  , such as cricket, football, netball, running, yoga, quiz nights, charity bake sales and much more.
• Inclusion Networks that help us drive change within the organisation such as Gender Balance, Multicultural, Abilities Count, Pride, Social Mobility, Generations, Menopause Matters and Armed Forces.
• The Next Gen IM Network
  , which brings together a community of trainees from across the UK, who are all at the early stages of their careers and offers development opportunities, exposure across the business as well as peer support and connection.

Life at Rathbones

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