Sarah Dryden
About Sarah Dryden
Sarah Dryden serves as the Procurement Operational Effectiveness Manager at Nationwide Building Society, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in procurement and contract management, with previous roles at Co-op and Lloyds Banking Group.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Sarah Dryden has served as the Procurement Operational Effectiveness Manager at Nationwide Building Society since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for configuration, design changes, and release management of procurement systems. She previously held positions within the organization, including Senior Buyer for TSYS Governance and Oversight from 2018 to 2019 and Accounts Payable Supervisor from 2014 to 2018. During her tenure, she managed the implementation of the Coupa procurement solution and played a key role in transforming the procurement framework.
Previous Employment Experience
Before her current role, Sarah Dryden worked as a Senior Contract Manager at Co-op from 2012 to 2014 and at Lloyds Banking Group from 2005 to 2012. At Co-op, she focused on contract management, while at Lloyds Banking Group, she gained extensive experience over seven years. These roles contributed to her expertise in procurement and contract management.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Dryden is currently pursuing a Level 4 diploma from The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS). This educational endeavor complements her extensive experience in procurement and operational effectiveness, enhancing her knowledge and skills in the field.
Key Responsibilities
In her current position, Sarah oversees the Coupa offshore support team, ensuring system performance and data integrity. Her responsibilities include managing configuration and design changes within procurement systems, which are critical for maintaining operational effectiveness within Nationwide Building Society.