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Partnerships Manager
National Westminster Bank PLC —Edinburgh
- £80,600 - £120,900 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Hotel
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
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Leonardo UK Ltd —Edinburgh
- £59,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Presentation skills
- Contracts
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
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- CRM software
- Master's degree
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Partnerships Manager

National Westminster Bank PLC -
Edinburgh

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£80,600 - £120,900 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Transport links
On-site parking

Qualifications

Sourcing
Category management
Procurement
Data analysis skills
Presentation skills
Continuous improvement
Partnership building
Procurement cost optimisation strategy
Cost optimisation planning
Negotiated procurement
Communication skills
Purchasing and procurement experience

Full job description

Closing date for applications: 19/08/2026

Location Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job typePermanent | Contract typeFull Time

Mostly Remote

You’ll spend most of your time at home, working with your team digitally. You’ll come into an office or hub at least twice a month to collaborate with your colleagues.

Managerial / Technical Lead

This is a general indication and doesn’t always reflect day-to-day responsibilities. Check the job description for full details.

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We’re building something better

This role is in NatWest Boxed

At NatWest Boxed, we’re a high performing team that’s always on the lookout for exceptional people. We encourage an inclusive and diverse working environment, where teamwork, input and collaboration is valued no matter your level.

Job description

This role is based in the United Kingdom and as such all normal working days must be carried out in the United Kingdom.

Join us as a Partnerships Manager

You'll join NatWest Boxed’s rapidly expanding Commercial Partnerships team.
This is an opportunity to achieve excellent exposure in a highly visible role and to make a real impact with your work

What you'll do

The Partnerships team plays a critical role in managing our 3rd parties. As a Partnership Manager, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining a best-in-class supplier programme, effective procurement & commercial processes to support and evolve the BaaS proposition.

You'll also:

Lead complex, end-to-end (E2E) sourcing RFPs and projects across multi 3rd party categories, aligning supplier selection with corporate OKRs and the evolving Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) proposition
Drive high-value, complex commercial and contractual negotiations, translating complex requirements into securing favourable commercial terms, and continuous improvement mechanisms in a rapidly scaling environment
Foster relationships and strategic management of critical suppliers & commercial partners to ensure strong contractual performance and value whilst identifying commercial benefit and continuous improvement initiatives in a rapidly scaling and changing environment
Develop and embed scalable category strategies that align supplier capabilities with business growth, acting as the SME sourcing expert to help influence strategic decisions and secure buy-in from senior stakeholders.
Interpret financial Management Information (MI) and spend dashboards to proactively manage the third party cost base, identifying opportunities to reduce spend through strategic sourcing across categories and executing cost-saving initiatives across the portfolio.

The skills you'll need

To succeed in this role, you'll need to be a procurement expert preferably from a fintech or financial services background. You'll also need:

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Strong influencing and interpersonal skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills to a senior audience. Proficient in creating presentations and executive summaries
Proven commercial acumen with extensive experience in negotiating complex contracts and utilising rigorous negotiation tactics (e.g., volume-metric discounts, long-term contracting) to maximise value and optimise commercial terms.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities and categories

Your benefits breakdown

Here’s a quick look at what your pay package and annual leave could look like if you get accepted for the role. We have a wide range of benefits to support you in your working life and beyond.

Tap each segment for details.

Your pay package

100% Base pay This is your base pay package that you take home every month.

+10% Pension funding This is monthly funding paid towards your pension.

up to +10% Benefit funding This is monthly funding paid towards a range of benefits you can choose from.

Your leave allowance

30 days Annual leave You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional days off.

3 days Volunteering Take time off to support the causes you’re passionate about.

3 days Training Take time to build the skills you need to grow your career.

Total rewards package

Welcome to our Gogarburn hub

Set in large grounds including beautiful woodland, Gogarburn offers a conference centre, a business school with hotel bedrooms, a restaurant, relaxing zen gardens, onsite parking, and excellent transport links.

Key facts:

Surrounded by 85 acres of woodland
Our carparks provide electric vehicle charging
Opened in 2005

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