Description
Job Summary:
To carry out procurement based activities at UK and UK+ level, supporting the Senior Category Manager (Professional Services) and business through the utilisation of appropriate strategic sourcing process and tools.
- To drive existing processes within strict timelines whilst managing stakeholder expectations and coordinating information and approvals
- To work collaboratively with colleagues and support the process to enhance and maintain necessary controls for improved internal customer experience
- To identify and take responsibility for the procurement system and process improvements that benefit the business and internal teams
- To demonstrate behaviour and drive all initiatives that assist the Procurement function in becoming a trusted advisor
- To act as coordinator of internal communications via multiple mediums, eg presentation material, data reporting, Intranet etc.
- To support the Senior Category Manager as required to develop and deliver information for senior leaders and stakeholders
Candidate Summary:
Preferred:
- Graduate degree
Detailed knowledge of:
- Supplier/market evaluation
- MS Office, particularly Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Risk reporting, governance, compliance etc.
- Outsourcing, sourcing, deals and MCR
Working knowledge of:
- Project management with sourcing/outsourcing projects
- Prudential products, systems and distribution methods
- Statements of Principle and Code of Practice
Qualification Summary:
- Be an ambassador for Procurement
- Take all reasonable steps to make sure your business area fulfils its external regulatory, legal and industry obligations
- Use your judgement to strengthen our positive risk and control culture, by identifying, assessing and managing risk within your business area
- Make sure that all personal expenditure, and contractual and legal agreements are authorised, controlled and monitored according to our delegated authority requirements
To be successful, you will have:
- Experience of relationship & stakeholder management
- Some experience of working in a sourcing environment
- Experience of contract law and the development and drafting of commercial contracts
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience of commercial and contract negotiation
- Working knowledge of industry best practice, good network/links with external bodies and individuals on
- Enjoy working in a fast paced environment
- You will be driven and passionate
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