Procurement SME – Banking Integration

Contract Role: Procurement SME – Banking Integration

Contract Location: London (Hybrid)

Contract Start Date: 1st July 2026

Contract End Date: 31st October 2026

Contract Classification: Inside IR35

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a large Tier 1 financial services organisation, as an experience Procurement SME.

This role will work closely with Procurement, Operations, Technology and Transformation stakeholders to support procurement integration activities, supplier alignment, process harmonisation and governance requirements. The successful candidate will bring strong banking procurement experience and be comfortable operating within a complex regulatory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the integration of procurement processes, policies, and controls into an operating model.
• Conduct procurement process reviews and identify opportunities for standardisation and alignment.
• Engage with business stakeholders across Procurement, Technology, Operations, Legal and Risk functions.
• Support supplier and contract reviews, including vendor rationalisation and transition activities where required.
• Assist with procurement governance, reporting, risk management and operational readiness activities.
• Coordinate procurement workstreams and ensure delivery against programme timelines.
• Provide subject matter expertise on banking procurement best practice and operating models.
• Support change management and stakeholder communications throughout the integration programme.

Essential Requirements

• Significant procurement and sourcing experience gained within Banking
• Strong understanding of procurement operating models, supplier management and sourcing lifecycle processes.
• Experience managing senior stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Demonstrable experience supporting large-scale business change, transformation or integration programmes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and delivery skills.
• Experience working within highly regulated environments.
• Ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced programme environment.

Highly Desirable

• Previous M&A, acquisition integration or divestment experience.
• Experience supporting procurement integration activities following organisational change.
• Exposure to technology, infrastructure or third-party supplier procurement.
• Knowledge of banking regulatory and operational governance frameworks.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a pragmatic Procurement SME who can quickly integrate into the programme, engage effectively with stakeholders and drive procurement workstreams through to completion within a challenging delivery timeframe.