Global Vendor Manager

Country: Spain

IT STARTS HERE

Santander (www.santander.com) 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 at Santander. We 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 Sourcing in and IT environment will be highly valued.

Education

• Degree in computer science, engineering, math, business administration, economics or similar.

Languages

• Fluent English and Spanish, strong oral and written communication skills
• Portuguese will be a plus

Hard Skills

• Planning, Organization and Project Management
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology and negotiation techniques
• Business case and market analysis
• Experience in supplier-facing roles, as well as customer experience (highly desirable) including exposure to different countries / cultures and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of commercial legal contract terms.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and internal controls applicable to vendor management in a regulated environment (e.g. banking or financial services).
• Ability to assess and mitigate supplier risks as part of sourcing and vendor governance decisions.
• Experience in the use of information technologies to manage and obtain data.

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

Your contribution matters

, and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects

the impact you create

and the value you deliver. But we know rewards go beyond numbers.

• We’re enable our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.
• Flexibility that works. Enjoy a hybrid working models—some days remote, some days onsite with your team—along with flexible hours.
• Learning for life. Access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to our global learning space: Santander Open Academy (www.santanderopenacademy.com)
• Competitive rewards. Receive a highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, motivating you to keep growing with us.
• Financial advantages. Benefit from preferential banking terms, special interest rates on loans, life insurance, and more.
• Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global wellness programme, we promote Holistic wellbeing.
• We know family is everything. That’s why we offer childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage.
• Always by your side. Get access to Santander Contigo, our program for employees and their families offering legal, emotional, and administrative advisory services.
• Extra benefits. Gym/WellHub membership, medical centers in some of our facilities, meal subsidy, parking, shuttle service from various points in Madrid, as well as exclusive discounts and offers for Santander employees. And that’s only the beginning—we’ll tell you more when you join!

We’re here to

keep you motivated

, help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress, every step of the way.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.

What To Do Next

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

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