Global Vendor Manager

Global Vendor Manager Country:
Spain
** IT STARTS HERE
** Santander () is evolving from
** a global, high-impact brand
** into a
** technology-driven organization**, 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 Digital Services
** is the team of technology and operations  are convinced of the importance of technology that is aligned with the requirements of the business and that out work not only brings value to users, people and communities but also fosters individual creativity. Our team of over 7,000 people in 8 countries (Spain, Portugal, Poland, UK, USA, Mexico, Chile and Brazil) develops and/or implements financial solutions across a broad spectrum of technologies (including Blockchain, Big Data and Angular among others) on all kinds of on-premise and cloud-based platforms.
** THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE
** As a Global Vendor Manager you will lead strategic sourcing activities for IT at a global level, managing the end-to-end vendor lifecycle. You will oversee supplier performance, risk and compliance, and contract governance, ensuring alignment with business, financial, and regulatory requirements.

The role includes identifying optimization and consolidation opportunities, driving complex sourcing and negotiation initiatives, and developing market-informed strategies to generate efficiencies and long-term value for the organization.

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:
* Lead global IT sourcing processes focused on efficiency, value, and strategic alignment.
* Develop and maintain the global sourcing strategy for IT requirements in alignment with overall business objectives.
* Identify synergies across countries or business units to achieve economies of scale and increased negotiation leverage.
* Recommend IT hiring and renewal strategies aligned with Santander ́s needs, with a special focus on achieving savings for the Group and keeping entities in compliance with contractual obligations and internal guidelines.
* Segment suppliers and services to identify opportunities for standardization, consolidation, or specialization.
* Negotiate contractual and commercial terms, including pricing, SLAs, response times, and penalty/review mechanisms.
* Evaluate supplier proposals from both a technical and financial perspective, in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
* Identify and document the best practices related to processes, procedures, and policies for their application throughout the group.
* Assess and manage supplier-related risks (financial, operational, regulatory, cybersecurity, concentration risk), ensuring mitigation plans are in place for critical vendors.
* Developing global relationships with key suppliers
* Monitor supplier performance using KPIs, satisfaction surveys, and performance dashboards.
* Participate in internal committees or governance bodies to track critical suppliers and support category decision-making.
** WHAT YOU’LL BRING
** Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. 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.
** Professional Experience
*** At least 5 or years of experience in a procurement, vendor management department or…