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OverviewThe RoleWe are currently seeking to recruit a Procurement and Vendor Manager to join our Global Technology Services (GTS) team in London.
Job TitleProcurement and Vendor Manager
Job DescriptionThe Role: We are currently seeking to recruit a Procurement and Vendor Manager to join our Global Technology Services (GTS) team in London. This is an exciting role for someone with drive and enthusiasm to be involved in the commercial management of projects and monitoring third party performance. The Procurement and Vendor Manager is responsible for managing contracts and relationships with third party vendors to ensure compliance, cost efficiency and alignment to the business objectives. This role involves negotiating contracts, monitoring vendor performance and mitigating risks.
Responsibilities
Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, from requisition to payment
Develop, issue and manage Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
Develop, review, negotiate and manage vendor contracts in accordance with company policies
Ensure contract terms align with business objectives and mitigate risks effectively
Work closely with business teams to understand the appropriate terms and conditions of contracts
Ensure that contract requirements are resolved in appropriate timeframes
Collaborate effectively with legal, risk and finance teams to ensure compliance to company policy and procedures
Continuous review and monitoring of contract changes and identify gaps and improvement opportunities
Monitor vendor performance against SLAs and KPIs
Conduct regular vendor reviews to ensure adherence to contract terms and company guidelines
Build strong relationships with vendors to enhance service quality, cost effectiveness and continuous improvement
Drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiencies and reduce vendor related risks
Undertake other responsibilities as required for the proper performance of the role
Skills / ExperienceEssential
8+ years of experience in contract and vendor management, preferably within the financial services sector
Strong knowledge and experience in contract and vendor life-cycle management, contract negotiation and managing vendor relationships
Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
Exceptional attention to detail
Desirable
Experience in the re-insurance industry would be desirable but other industries would be considered
Contract related certification preferred – IACCM and/or CIPS
Personal Characteristics
Collaborates well with all levels of management and employees
Good Communicator – succinctly communicates product vision to all stakeholders in a compelling and effective way
Data Driven – values evidence, research and customer feedback
Decisive – makes effective customer centric decisions
Flexible – adapts and thrives under change and ambiguity in an independent and flat structure
Excellent internal customer service and communication skills
Ability to understand and communicate data design and patterns to non-technical audiences
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
Ability to produce accurate work under pressure with frequent deadlines
Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills with attention to detail
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborating with others
Ability to exercise confidentiality and professionalism in the performance of duties
Working For Pacific Life ReEvery person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. We take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team\''s connection with each other and reflect on their successes. Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee\''s involvement in their communities through fundraising, hosting charity events and volunteering opportunities.
BenefitsLeave
25 days of annual leave with option to buy/sell more days
Adoption and fertility leave
Generous enhanced parental leave
Healthcare
Comprehensive private insurance coverage for employee and dependents
Group Life Insurance coverage of 9x basic annual salary and Group Income Protection up to 75% of basic annual salary
Optical benefits
Savings and Retirement
15% combined employee/employer contributions
Wellness
Subsidized gym membership
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Time off for volunteering
Charitable matching of employee donations
Diversity and InclusionAs part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible.
Seniorities and Employment
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
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