Smart Pension
Junior SaaS Sourcing Manager
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At Smart, our mission is to transform retirement, savings and financial wellbeing, across all generations, around the world.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a commercially minded Junior Sourcing Manager to join our Procurement and Vendor Management team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. This role will play a key part in advancing our procurement transformation agenda, with a particular focus on SaaS and technology services sourcing.
The Junior Sourcing Manager will be responsible for:
- Partnering with stakeholders across the business to develop and execute sourcing strategies
- Optimising supplier relationships for commercial value across our software portfolio
- Supporting a broad scope, including non-SaaS categories when required
Responsibilities
- Procurement leadership for:
- IT/Technology categories, including:
- Hardware
- Software
- SaaS
- IT/Technology categories, including:
- Embedging within the business as internal stakeholder liaison for IT/Technology procurement
- Vendor and spend analysis to identify opportunities for savings and improvement
- Partnering in the RFQ/RFP process for IT/technology requests
- Developing and optimising license models to meet functional requirements
- Leading or supporting vendor negotiations (new and existing contracts)
- Delivering commercial outcomes in the IT category whilst maintaining quality
- Ad hoc category management, including renewals with low complexity
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From You
We’re looking for candidates who demonstrate the following:
- Process-driven mindset with attention to detail
- Proven communication skills—writing, speaking, relationship management
- Ability to prioritise deadlines and multitask while maintaining standards
- Capacity to act on direction to execute tasks independently
- At least 2 years’ experience in IT category management or related procurement
- Practical knowledge of who isn’t required
- Expertise with Omnea (procurement software) is desirable but not mandatory
Ideal qualities include: ✔ Team player mentality ✔ Understanding of software licensing, IT infrastructure, and related hardware
About Smart
Driving financial wellbeing for savers globally, Smart powers governments and financial institutions with a cloud-native digital platform. As a fintech pioneer, we blend cutting-edge technology with a customer-first approach.
✨ We believe difference makes us better: Career progression
Career progression
Our colleagues thrive in a purposeful environment—beyond a standard ‘work days’, aligning with our mission to transform how people save, retire, and invest.
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Benefits
Reinforcing our belief in happy, thriving employees:
- 25 days’ holiday (increasing with service)
- Accredited professional development: £500/year training budget
- Enhanced healthcare: Comprehensive private cover, including dental, eye, and Mental Health First Aid
- Financial security: Three months salary sick pay cap, plus
- Maternity benefit: 6 months fully paid
- Paternity: 3 weeks fully paid leave
- Death in service insurance
- Sick leave limit doubles to 3 months’ pay per year
- +5 weeks sabbatical after 5 years
Called it a day but the wellbeing never stops: Indulge in massages, manicures, and barbers while you’re here.
- Arena Flowers discount: 50% off the UK’s most ethical florist at every order—perfect for gifting or treats.
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Equity
At Smart, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels supported. Diverse perspectives shape our innovation, and we actively champion inclusion across gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, identity—none of which matter more than driving excellence.
*Accessibility is at the core of our culture. Don’t hesitate to let us know if you require adjustments during recruitment or employment.
We’d love to hear from you. Ready to grow with us? Apply now.
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