Sourcing Manager - IT/ Technology

We’re looking for a Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing activity across IT/ Technology categories here at YBS. You’ll deliver high-quality commercial outcomes, strengthen supplier relationships, and ensure full compliance with procurement and regulatory standards.

This is a hybrid role, a mix of working from home plus time in our central Leeds & Bradford offices (approx 8 days per month).

About the role

As Sourcing Manager, you will -

• Lead sourcing projects that deliver value, reduce risk, and align with YBS policies and strategy

• Partner with stakeholders to identify efficiencies using market insight and benchmarking

• Provide commercial and contractual expertise across supplier onboarding, risk assessments, performance issues, benchmarking and rate card reviews

• Conduct contract reviews to ensure strong commercial controls and risk management

• Manage Procurement engagement requirements, ensuring clarity on total cost of ownership (TCO) and adherence to third-party risk policies

• Support contract governance, ensuring accurate storage, summaries and compliance with signing mandates

About you

You'll have a proven track record as a Sourcing Manager/ Procurement Manager/ Category Manager. What will you bring to the role?

• Strategic sourcing or category management experience

• Experience across IT/ Tech categories

• Strong understanding of supplier risk, FS regulations third-party risk management, and supplier markets

• Confident stakeholder engagement and strong negotiation skills

• Proven ability to deliver procurement savings and commercial benefits.

• Knowledge of FS industry is desirable

About us

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

• Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.

• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).

• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.

• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.

• My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.

Ready to apply?

If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, apply now to send us your application.

Want more information?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Mike Peel on [email protected]