Description
Purpose of Job:This position is a sourcing manager, analyst and supplier relationship manager for suppliers. The Sourcing Manager manages sourcing initiatives; identifies areas of opportunity through analyses of industries and supply markets; analyses cost models for certain key products and services; and manages the performance of key suppliers. Limited guidance and oversight is required to be able to perform this job.
Key Accountabilities:
Manage execution and implementation of complex sourcing initiatives within the relevant expenditure of IT categories.
Development and negotiation of complex Technology, Operations, and Corporate agreements to ensure that business requirements are fully met, that risks are appropriately mitigated, that regulatory requirements and bank policies are adhered to and to maximize the delivery of value to the business.
Management of internal relationships to ensure successful development of complete agreement content, to ensure alignment on negotiation strategy and to secure authorisations for agreement execution.
Managing multiple activities of varying complexities in a sophisticated matrix management organization under time constraints.
Defining and solving problems/issues in a creative or innovative way when clients' needs/requests/projects are presented in a general or ambiguous manner.
Negotiation of complex issues and requirements with senior management.
Maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with internal and external sources, colleagues, and others to obtain, provide, verify and discuss information and best practices.
Assignments are carried out with considerable independence and the incumbent is expected to take initiative in seeking out information.
Developing appropriate scenarios to supply the client/management with a viable range of options, where recommended strategies have considerable impact on customer satisfaction and financial results.
Influences and promotes a high level of understanding and acceptance of the issues and practices in a rapidly evolving, competitive field.
Perform in-depth analysis of relevant information to identify opportunities and develop proposals to improve sourcing strategies.
Sthree UK is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.