ESG and SRM Manager - Cost and Procurement | S3 | CFO

ESG and SRM Manager – Cost and Procurement | S3 | CFO | Milton Keynes

Country:
United Kingdom

Santander () is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer‑centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Santander UK is increasingly reliant on the third parties which underpin our operations. The Cost & 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.

Santander UK is looking for an ESG and SRM Manager based out of Milton Keynes.

You will lead the evolution within Cost and Procurement of Santander’s supplier ecosystem turning ESG ambition into measurable impact and unlocking innovation ’ll aid, drive and influence our Procurement strategy into operational excellence, build a best‑in‑class SRM and ESG models that drive measurable benefit from a multitude of perspectives which include Social, Environmental, Shareholder and communities whilst drive our position as a "Customer of Choice" for strategic suppliers and make a real impact to those around us.

We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting‑edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Own and embed a refreshed Supplier Relationship Management model (SRM) that includes innovation, performance, recognition, and governance to elevate supplier outcomes and ESG excellence
• Alongside our business value and sustainability goals, you will create our 3-year ESG journey from a C&P perspective, who we partner with and why, driving measurable impact to our climate, communities, and peers
• Champion the divisions successes and owning the communication strategy relating to SRM and ESG matters
• Create a common organisational and departmental language, approach, and governance for a cohesive experience with SanUK and to ensure audit readiness, risk mitigation, and market recognition
• Lead our supplier segmentation exercises in line with SRM practices across our end-to-end supply-chain to identify areas of focus and strategic partnerships that drive efficiency, service quality, innovation, and risk-reduction opportunities- that drive delivery
• Own regulatory and internal MI/reporting frameworks and disclosures for ESG & SRM, maintaining robust oversight and governance.
• Lead priority Procurement initiatives; identify root causes, recommend fixes/investments, and improve tooling adoption.
• Aid our Net Zero plans and lead our L&D ESG f; coach and upskill colleagues and partners
• Own, manage and act as service manager for ESG and SRM tooling, systems, and 3rd party providers

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proven ESG, SRM experience in a procurement environment demonstrating multi-disciplinary, matrix, and cross-cultural settings with a strong customer focus (Required)
• Hands-on knowledge of S2P…