Procurement and Vendor Manager

Overview

Procurement and Vendor Manager (6 Month Contract) – Global Technology Services (GTS) team, London.Responsibilities

Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, from requisition to paymentDevelop, issue and manage Requests for Proposal (RFPs)Develop, review, negotiate and manage vendor contracts in accordance with company policiesEnsure contract terms align with business objectives and mitigate risks effectivelyWork closely with business teams to understand appropriate terms and conditions of contractsEnsure contract requirements are resolved in appropriate timeframesCollaborate with legal, risk and finance teams to ensure compliance with company policy and proceduresContinuously review and monitor contract changes, identify gaps and improvement opportunitiesMonitor vendor performance against SLAs and KPIsConduct regular vendor reviews to ensure adherence to contract terms and company guidelinesBuild strong relationships with vendors to enhance service quality, cost effectiveness and continuous improvementDrive process improvements to enhance operational efficiencies and reduce vendor-related risksUndertake other responsibilities as required for the proper performance of the roleSkills and Experience

Essential

8+ years of experience in contract and vendor management, preferably within the financial services sectorStrong knowledge and experience in contract and vendor lifecycle management, contract negotiation and managing vendor relationshipsExcellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skillsStrong communication and stakeholder management abilitiesExceptional attention to detailDesirable

Experience of the re-insurance industry is desirable but other industries will be consideredContract-related certification preferred – IACCM and/or CIPSPersonal Characteristics

Collaborates well with all levels of management and employeesGood communicator – succinctly communicates product vision to all stakeholdersData-driven – values evidence, research and customer feedbackDecisive – makes effective customer-centric decisionsFlexible – adapts under change and ambiguity in a flat structureExcellent internal customer service and communication skillsAbility to understand and communicate data design and patterns to non-technical audiencesAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple prioritiesAbility to produce accurate work under pressure with frequent deadlinesDemonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills with attention to detailExcellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and with othersDemonstrate confidentiality and professionalism in the performance of dutiesWorking For Pacific Life Re

We value diverse perspectives and support employee development, well-being and community involvement. We offer benefits, social activities and initiatives that promote work-life balance and employee engagement.Benefits

Leave, Healthcare, Savings and Retirement, Wellness and additional programs are available for permanent and fixed-term employees, including:25 days annual leave with option to buy/sell more daysAdoption and fertility leaveGenerous enhanced parental leavePrivate insurance coverage for employee and dependentsGroup Life Insurance and Group Income ProtectionOptical benefits14-15% combined employee/employer retirement contributionsSubsidized gym membership and wellbeing programsWe provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access for applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs to discuss suitable adjustments where possible.Pacific Life Re Values

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