Category Manager - Technology page is loaded Category Manager - Technologylocations: London, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RLSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services - and our open-access model - we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in over 60 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG's ticker symbol is LSEG. Our People: People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder - which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning over 60 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers. Overview This role sits within LSEG's Group Procurement function, supporting the Software within the Technology spend tower. You'll be responsible for managing strategic sourcing and supplier relationships across a significant annual spend, with a strong focus on enterprise software, SaaS platforms, development tools, software licensing and cloud technologies. You'll work globally across teams in London, Bangalore, and other markets, partnering with technology leaders, finance, legal, and vendor management to deliver commercial value, innovation, and risk mitigation. The role blends strategic planning, supplier performance management, and hands-on sourcing, contributing to LSEG's transformation roadmap and procurement excellence. This is a high-impact role for someone with deep procurement expertise, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to influence senior internal partners and suppliers in a complex, global environment. Key Responsibilities Define and implement category strategies for the group. Drive supplier consolidation and preferred vendor adoption. Use data and market insights to guide sourcing decisions and software investments. Anticipate procurement risks (e.g., licensing compliance, vendor lock-in) and develop mitigation strategies. Lead sourcing initiatives, RFPs, and contract negotiations for software vendors. Ensure contracts protect LSEG's interests and manage operational and licensing risks. Leverage tools like e-Procurement and e-Auctions to drive value. Support supplier performance improvement and risk management. Build strong relationships with technology and business leaders, especially in software engineering, architecture, and IT operations. Act as a commercial advisor and escalation point for software vendor issues. Lead SRM for strategic software suppliers, including regular reviews and governance. Oversee renewals and ensure focus on high-value opportunities (e.g., license optimization, subscription management). Maintain procurement systems and track savings, compliance, and software usage. Support end-to-end sourcing processes and contract variations. Promote best practices and support procurement transformation. Essential Skills & Experience Strong procurement background in Technology, with a focus on Software. Proven experience in software contract negotiation, licensing models, and supplier management. Knowledge of software pricing models (e.g., subscription, perpetual, consumption-based), contract terms, and risk management. Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills. Ability to influence internal partners up to Executive level. Degree educated; experience in regulated or global environments preferred. Desirable MCIPS or similar procurement qualification. Experience in negotiating and managing cloud contracts with Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. Experience in Financial Services, FinTech, or global organisations. Familiarity with software asset management (SAM) and vendor audit processes.Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.Please take a moment to read this carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, .If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
Sep 21, 2025
Full time
Category Manager - Technology page is loaded Category Manager - Technologylocations: London, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RLSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services - and our open-access model - we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in over 60 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG's ticker symbol is LSEG. Our People: People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder - which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning over 60 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers. Overview This role sits within LSEG's Group Procurement function, supporting the Software within the Technology spend tower. You'll be responsible for managing strategic sourcing and supplier relationships across a significant annual spend, with a strong focus on enterprise software, SaaS platforms, development tools, software licensing and cloud technologies. You'll work globally across teams in London, Bangalore, and other markets, partnering with technology leaders, finance, legal, and vendor management to deliver commercial value, innovation, and risk mitigation. The role blends strategic planning, supplier performance management, and hands-on sourcing, contributing to LSEG's transformation roadmap and procurement excellence. This is a high-impact role for someone with deep procurement expertise, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to influence senior internal partners and suppliers in a complex, global environment. Key Responsibilities Define and implement category strategies for the group. Drive supplier consolidation and preferred vendor adoption. Use data and market insights to guide sourcing decisions and software investments. Anticipate procurement risks (e.g., licensing compliance, vendor lock-in) and develop mitigation strategies. Lead sourcing initiatives, RFPs, and contract negotiations for software vendors. Ensure contracts protect LSEG's interests and manage operational and licensing risks. Leverage tools like e-Procurement and e-Auctions to drive value. Support supplier performance improvement and risk management. Build strong relationships with technology and business leaders, especially in software engineering, architecture, and IT operations. Act as a commercial advisor and escalation point for software vendor issues. Lead SRM for strategic software suppliers, including regular reviews and governance. Oversee renewals and ensure focus on high-value opportunities (e.g., license optimization, subscription management). Maintain procurement systems and track savings, compliance, and software usage. Support end-to-end sourcing processes and contract variations. Promote best practices and support procurement transformation. Essential Skills & Experience Strong procurement background in Technology, with a focus on Software. Proven experience in software contract negotiation, licensing models, and supplier management. Knowledge of software pricing models (e.g., subscription, perpetual, consumption-based), contract terms, and risk management. Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills. Ability to influence internal partners up to Executive level. Degree educated; experience in regulated or global environments preferred. Desirable MCIPS or similar procurement qualification. Experience in negotiating and managing cloud contracts with Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. Experience in Financial Services, FinTech, or global organisations. Familiarity with software asset management (SAM) and vendor audit processes.Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.Please take a moment to read this carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, .If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
Sourcing Strategy Director - IT page is loaded Sourcing Strategy Director - ITlocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_ We're looking for a Sourcing Strategy Director- IT join us in London As Sourcing Strategy Director, you will play a leading role in shaping the future of procurement within the IT category. This is a strategic and high-impact role that requires a deep understanding of the technology landscape, long-term market trends, and customer needs. You will be accountable for defining and delivering innovative, insight-driven category strategies that maximize value for our clients and position Liberty Blume Procurement Solutions (LBPS) as a leader in the market.We are looking for a strategic thinker with sharp commercial instincts and a strong sense of curiosity-someone who constantly seeks to understand emerging trends, challenge assumptions, and uncover new opportunities. You will act as a connector and enabler, collaborating across functions and influencing at senior levels within customer organizations, suppliers, and internally.In this role, you may lead a team of senior strategists or personally drive strategy delivery, depending on the category scope. Either way, you'll be a recognized subject matter expert, known in the market for your insight, leadership, and ability to influence outcomes. Your success will depend on your ability to engage diverse stakeholders, build trust, and drive alignment across complex environments. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Category Leadership & Strategic Planning Lead the design and execution of category strategies based on market intelligence, business needs, and long-term objectives. Proactively monitor industry and supplier developments to anticipate shifts and translate them into actionable strategies. Use your curiosity and strategic insight to challenge the status quo and identify new value creation levers for customers. Strategic Negotiations & Commercial Modelling Define negotiation strategies for complex deals. Apply commercial models (TCO, benchmark pricing, inflation trends) to shape robust sourcing cases and contractual frameworks. Guide Sourcing Delivery teams on execution of strategic programs and uplift their capability. Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Develop and implement SRM frameworks that drive continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability. Maintain visibility of supplier performance and risk; escalate and intervene where needed. Build a strong supplier ecosystem that aligns with LPS values and supports long-term customer goals. Stakeholder Engagement & Influence Operate as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across Procurement, Sales, Technology, and Customer organizations. Use storytelling, insight, and influence to gain alignment and drive engagement early in the sourcing lifecycle. Demonstrate empathy, adaptability, and professionalism when navigating complex or politically sensitive topics. External Market Engagement & Thought Leadership Be recognized in the market as a category expert and actively represent LPS at relevant forums and customer engagements. Network with peers, analysts, and suppliers to bring outside-in thinking to our strategy development. Feed market intelligence into internal playbooks, benchmarking libraries, and capability frameworks. Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and support the Delivery team members working on IT to drive high performance. Create a culture of curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Recognized subject matter expert in IT procurement (SaaS, Cloud, Infrastructure, Software Licensing, etc.). Deep experience in category strategy development, sourcing pipeline management, and strategic negotiations. Skilled in market & cost benchmarking, commercial modelling, and contract optimization. Experience designing and executing SRM programs and supplier segmentation strategies. Strong grasp of procurement technologies and data-driven sourcing practices. Experience contributing to pre-sales activities, including shaping propositions and category insights. Proven leadership experience in an international, multi-stakeholder, and matrixed environment. - Known externally as a credible and respected expert in your category domain PREFERRED EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Procurement, or equivalent experience. Relevant years of relevant experience in Procurement or Category Leadership, with a strong focus on IT. Fluent English is required. SKILLS & ABILITIES Executive presence & structured storytelling to communicate complex ideas with clarity. Curiosity and continuous learning mindset with strong adaptability in dynamic environments. Long-term strategic thinking with the ability to translate big-picture trends into actionable plans. High-level networking skills and external orientation to stay ahead of category and supplier developments. Stakeholder empathy, responsiveness, and ability to align diverse perspectives to common goals. Calm and confident under pressure; solutions-focused and resilient. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with CLM, SRM, and procurement analytics tools is a plus Competitive salary + Bonus where applicable 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance Matched pension contribution up to 10% Access to our car benefit scheme Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team Who we are: Liberty Blume, a Liberty Global company, is a rapidly growing business services provider, specialising in tech-enabled back-office solutions. Our mission is to deliver efficiency, scale and value to our customers through Business, Procurement and Financial Solutions. If you're curious, customer centric and enjoy being one step ahead, join us on our scale up journey and unlock your freedom to grow!Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We're eager to hear from you, no matter your background.We're building Tomorrow's Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.We're creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence.And we're prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet.
Sep 18, 2025
Full time
Sourcing Strategy Director - IT page is loaded Sourcing Strategy Director - ITlocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_ We're looking for a Sourcing Strategy Director- IT join us in London As Sourcing Strategy Director, you will play a leading role in shaping the future of procurement within the IT category. This is a strategic and high-impact role that requires a deep understanding of the technology landscape, long-term market trends, and customer needs. You will be accountable for defining and delivering innovative, insight-driven category strategies that maximize value for our clients and position Liberty Blume Procurement Solutions (LBPS) as a leader in the market.We are looking for a strategic thinker with sharp commercial instincts and a strong sense of curiosity-someone who constantly seeks to understand emerging trends, challenge assumptions, and uncover new opportunities. You will act as a connector and enabler, collaborating across functions and influencing at senior levels within customer organizations, suppliers, and internally.In this role, you may lead a team of senior strategists or personally drive strategy delivery, depending on the category scope. Either way, you'll be a recognized subject matter expert, known in the market for your insight, leadership, and ability to influence outcomes. Your success will depend on your ability to engage diverse stakeholders, build trust, and drive alignment across complex environments. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Category Leadership & Strategic Planning Lead the design and execution of category strategies based on market intelligence, business needs, and long-term objectives. Proactively monitor industry and supplier developments to anticipate shifts and translate them into actionable strategies. Use your curiosity and strategic insight to challenge the status quo and identify new value creation levers for customers. Strategic Negotiations & Commercial Modelling Define negotiation strategies for complex deals. Apply commercial models (TCO, benchmark pricing, inflation trends) to shape robust sourcing cases and contractual frameworks. Guide Sourcing Delivery teams on execution of strategic programs and uplift their capability. Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Develop and implement SRM frameworks that drive continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability. Maintain visibility of supplier performance and risk; escalate and intervene where needed. Build a strong supplier ecosystem that aligns with LPS values and supports long-term customer goals. Stakeholder Engagement & Influence Operate as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across Procurement, Sales, Technology, and Customer organizations. Use storytelling, insight, and influence to gain alignment and drive engagement early in the sourcing lifecycle. Demonstrate empathy, adaptability, and professionalism when navigating complex or politically sensitive topics. External Market Engagement & Thought Leadership Be recognized in the market as a category expert and actively represent LPS at relevant forums and customer engagements. Network with peers, analysts, and suppliers to bring outside-in thinking to our strategy development. Feed market intelligence into internal playbooks, benchmarking libraries, and capability frameworks. Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and support the Delivery team members working on IT to drive high performance. Create a culture of curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Recognized subject matter expert in IT procurement (SaaS, Cloud, Infrastructure, Software Licensing, etc.). Deep experience in category strategy development, sourcing pipeline management, and strategic negotiations. Skilled in market & cost benchmarking, commercial modelling, and contract optimization. Experience designing and executing SRM programs and supplier segmentation strategies. Strong grasp of procurement technologies and data-driven sourcing practices. Experience contributing to pre-sales activities, including shaping propositions and category insights. Proven leadership experience in an international, multi-stakeholder, and matrixed environment. - Known externally as a credible and respected expert in your category domain PREFERRED EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Procurement, or equivalent experience. Relevant years of relevant experience in Procurement or Category Leadership, with a strong focus on IT. Fluent English is required. SKILLS & ABILITIES Executive presence & structured storytelling to communicate complex ideas with clarity. Curiosity and continuous learning mindset with strong adaptability in dynamic environments. Long-term strategic thinking with the ability to translate big-picture trends into actionable plans. High-level networking skills and external orientation to stay ahead of category and supplier developments. Stakeholder empathy, responsiveness, and ability to align diverse perspectives to common goals. Calm and confident under pressure; solutions-focused and resilient. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with CLM, SRM, and procurement analytics tools is a plus Competitive salary + Bonus where applicable 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance Matched pension contribution up to 10% Access to our car benefit scheme Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team Who we are: Liberty Blume, a Liberty Global company, is a rapidly growing business services provider, specialising in tech-enabled back-office solutions. Our mission is to deliver efficiency, scale and value to our customers through Business, Procurement and Financial Solutions. If you're curious, customer centric and enjoy being one step ahead, join us on our scale up journey and unlock your freedom to grow!Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We're eager to hear from you, no matter your background.We're building Tomorrow's Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.We're creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence.And we're prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons At BDO, the Procurement function forms part of the wider Finance Department. The mission of Procurement is to support the business in the procurement of goods and services through a streamlined process that delivers best value to BDO from the goods and services procured. Procurement strategically work to help the business to establish, maintain, monitor and evaluate vendor relationships in order to reduce risks, increase vendor performance, drive greater levels of innovation and help to deliver competitive advantages to BDO. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The IT Category Manager role will play an integral role in driving the strategic direction aligned with the Head of Procurement's strategy, mission and vision. This role will manage the procurement activities for, and working alongside, business stakeholders in the 4 streams (Audit, Tax, Deals, Consulting & Risk) and PMD areas such as IT, HR, Finance, Property & Facilities Management, Marketing and Quality & Risk. In this role you'll: Be the strategic sourcing lead for all IT and Technology requirements at BDO e.g. Software, Hardware and Professional Services subcategories: including but not limited to Licensing, Application Development and Maintenance, Cloud, Data Centres, Servers, Storage etc. Working with the wider BDO procurement team to help triage SaaS purchases efficiently and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management/procurement policies and practices (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Support the Head of Procurement in achieving the Procurement 2028 vision and annual department objectives, alongside savings targets (cost, time, process and efficiency). Collaborate with business stakeholders to create and manage the ongoing relevant Category plan(s) and ensure it is a 'living document'. Build an effective, business focused and surgical engagement strategy for our key stakeholders with a 'one procurement' approach. Working with the wider BDO procurement team in the cost-effectiveness of negotiations with market leading suppliers and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management policies (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Responsible for maintaining the list of category vendors, the master data held on them (contractual and commercial) and supporting for the rollout out POs to our strategic suppliers. You'll be someone with: Proven experience in Category management across a range of categories - with some understanding of IT & Technology procurement and vendors e.g. SaaS. An excellent understanding of procurement processes and contractual elements such as SLAs. Good understanding of contractual, commercial and operational working relationships with vendors to ensure effective delivery of committed products, services and solutions. Very good knowledge of contract management and negotiation. Good understanding of the vendor life cycle (sourcing, procurement, vendor management), and how internal roles interact and operate throughout the duration of vendor engagements Exceptional leadership skills and presence with the ability to develop and present and/or communicate the Procurement vision and goals, acting as a source of knowledge and guidance You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons At BDO, the Procurement function forms part of the wider Finance Department. The mission of Procurement is to support the business in the procurement of goods and services through a streamlined process that delivers best value to BDO from the goods and services procured. Procurement strategically work to help the business to establish, maintain, monitor and evaluate vendor relationships in order to reduce risks, increase vendor performance, drive greater levels of innovation and help to deliver competitive advantages to BDO. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The IT Category Manager role will play an integral role in driving the strategic direction aligned with the Head of Procurement's strategy, mission and vision. This role will manage the procurement activities for, and working alongside, business stakeholders in the 4 streams (Audit, Tax, Deals, Consulting & Risk) and PMD areas such as IT, HR, Finance, Property & Facilities Management, Marketing and Quality & Risk. In this role you'll: Be the strategic sourcing lead for all IT and Technology requirements at BDO e.g. Software, Hardware and Professional Services subcategories: including but not limited to Licensing, Application Development and Maintenance, Cloud, Data Centres, Servers, Storage etc. Working with the wider BDO procurement team to help triage SaaS purchases efficiently and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management/procurement policies and practices (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Support the Head of Procurement in achieving the Procurement 2028 vision and annual department objectives, alongside savings targets (cost, time, process and efficiency). Collaborate with business stakeholders to create and manage the ongoing relevant Category plan(s) and ensure it is a 'living document'. Build an effective, business focused and surgical engagement strategy for our key stakeholders with a 'one procurement' approach. Working with the wider BDO procurement team in the cost-effectiveness of negotiations with market leading suppliers and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management policies (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Responsible for maintaining the list of category vendors, the master data held on them (contractual and commercial) and supporting for the rollout out POs to our strategic suppliers. You'll be someone with: Proven experience in Category management across a range of categories - with some understanding of IT & Technology procurement and vendors e.g. SaaS. An excellent understanding of procurement processes and contractual elements such as SLAs. Good understanding of contractual, commercial and operational working relationships with vendors to ensure effective delivery of committed products, services and solutions. Very good knowledge of contract management and negotiation. Good understanding of the vendor life cycle (sourcing, procurement, vendor management), and how internal roles interact and operate throughout the duration of vendor engagements Exceptional leadership skills and presence with the ability to develop and present and/or communicate the Procurement vision and goals, acting as a source of knowledge and guidance You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons At BDO, the Procurement function forms part of the wider Finance Department. The mission of Procurement is to support the business in the procurement of goods and services through a streamlined process that delivers best value to BDO from the goods and services procured. Procurement strategically work to help the business to establish, maintain, monitor and evaluate vendor relationships in order to reduce risks, increase vendor performance, drive greater levels of innovation and help to deliver competitive advantages to BDO. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The IT Category Manager role will play an integral role in driving the strategic direction aligned with the Head of Procurement's strategy, mission and vision. This role will manage the procurement activities for, and working alongside, business stakeholders in the 4 streams (Audit, Tax, Deals, Consulting & Risk) and PMD areas such as IT, HR, Finance, Property & Facilities Management, Marketing and Quality & Risk. In this role you'll: Be the strategic sourcing lead for all IT and Technology requirements at BDO e.g. Software, Hardware and Professional Services subcategories: including but not limited to Licensing, Application Development and Maintenance, Cloud, Data Centres, Servers, Storage etc. Working with the wider BDO procurement team to help triage SaaS purchases efficiently and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management/procurement policies and practices (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Support the Head of Procurement in achieving the Procurement 2028 vision and annual department objectives, alongside savings targets (cost, time, process and efficiency). Collaborate with business stakeholders to create and manage the ongoing relevant Category plan(s) and ensure it is a 'living document'. Build an effective, business focused and surgical engagement strategy for our key stakeholders with a 'one procurement' approach. Working with the wider BDO procurement team in the cost-effectiveness of negotiations with market leading suppliers and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management policies (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Responsible for maintaining the list of category vendors, the master data held on them (contractual and commercial) and supporting for the rollout out POs to our strategic suppliers. You'll be someone with: Proven experience in Category management across a range of categories - with some understanding of IT & Technology procurement and vendors e.g. SaaS. An excellent understanding of procurement processes and contractual elements such as SLAs. Good understanding of contractual, commercial and operational working relationships with vendors to ensure effective delivery of committed products, services and solutions. Very good knowledge of contract management and negotiation. Good understanding of the vendor life cycle (sourcing, procurement, vendor management), and how internal roles interact and operate throughout the duration of vendor engagements Exceptional leadership skills and presence with the ability to develop and present and/or communicate the Procurement vision and goals, acting as a source of knowledge and guidance You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons At BDO, the Procurement function forms part of the wider Finance Department. The mission of Procurement is to support the business in the procurement of goods and services through a streamlined process that delivers best value to BDO from the goods and services procured. Procurement strategically work to help the business to establish, maintain, monitor and evaluate vendor relationships in order to reduce risks, increase vendor performance, drive greater levels of innovation and help to deliver competitive advantages to BDO. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The IT Category Manager role will play an integral role in driving the strategic direction aligned with the Head of Procurement's strategy, mission and vision. This role will manage the procurement activities for, and working alongside, business stakeholders in the 4 streams (Audit, Tax, Deals, Consulting & Risk) and PMD areas such as IT, HR, Finance, Property & Facilities Management, Marketing and Quality & Risk. In this role you'll: Be the strategic sourcing lead for all IT and Technology requirements at BDO e.g. Software, Hardware and Professional Services subcategories: including but not limited to Licensing, Application Development and Maintenance, Cloud, Data Centres, Servers, Storage etc. Working with the wider BDO procurement team to help triage SaaS purchases efficiently and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management/procurement policies and practices (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Support the Head of Procurement in achieving the Procurement 2028 vision and annual department objectives, alongside savings targets (cost, time, process and efficiency). Collaborate with business stakeholders to create and manage the ongoing relevant Category plan(s) and ensure it is a 'living document'. Build an effective, business focused and surgical engagement strategy for our key stakeholders with a 'one procurement' approach. Working with the wider BDO procurement team in the cost-effectiveness of negotiations with market leading suppliers and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management policies (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Responsible for maintaining the list of category vendors, the master data held on them (contractual and commercial) and supporting for the rollout out POs to our strategic suppliers. You'll be someone with: Proven experience in Category management across a range of categories - with some understanding of IT & Technology procurement and vendors e.g. SaaS. An excellent understanding of procurement processes and contractual elements such as SLAs. Good understanding of contractual, commercial and operational working relationships with vendors to ensure effective delivery of committed products, services and solutions. Very good knowledge of contract management and negotiation. Good understanding of the vendor life cycle (sourcing, procurement, vendor management), and how internal roles interact and operate throughout the duration of vendor engagements Exceptional leadership skills and presence with the ability to develop and present and/or communicate the Procurement vision and goals, acting as a source of knowledge and guidance You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons At BDO, the Procurement function forms part of the wider Finance Department. The mission of Procurement is to support the business in the procurement of goods and services through a streamlined process that delivers best value to BDO from the goods and services procured. Procurement strategically work to help the business to establish, maintain, monitor and evaluate vendor relationships in order to reduce risks, increase vendor performance, drive greater levels of innovation and help to deliver competitive advantages to BDO. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The IT Category Manager role will play an integral role in driving the strategic direction aligned with the Head of Procurement's strategy, mission and vision. This role will manage the procurement activities for, and working alongside, business stakeholders in the 4 streams (Audit, Tax, Deals, Consulting & Risk) and PMD areas such as IT, HR, Finance, Property & Facilities Management, Marketing and Quality & Risk. In this role you'll: Be the strategic sourcing lead for all IT and Technology requirements at BDO e.g. Software, Hardware and Professional Services subcategories: including but not limited to Licensing, Application Development and Maintenance, Cloud, Data Centres, Servers, Storage etc. Working with the wider BDO procurement team to help triage SaaS purchases efficiently and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management/procurement policies and practices (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Support the Head of Procurement in achieving the Procurement 2028 vision and annual department objectives, alongside savings targets (cost, time, process and efficiency). Collaborate with business stakeholders to create and manage the ongoing relevant Category plan(s) and ensure it is a 'living document'. Build an effective, business focused and surgical engagement strategy for our key stakeholders with a 'one procurement' approach. Working with the wider BDO procurement team in the cost-effectiveness of negotiations with market leading suppliers and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management policies (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Responsible for maintaining the list of category vendors, the master data held on them (contractual and commercial) and supporting for the rollout out POs to our strategic suppliers. You'll be someone with: Proven experience in Category management across a range of categories - with some understanding of IT & Technology procurement and vendors e.g. SaaS. An excellent understanding of procurement processes and contractual elements such as SLAs. Good understanding of contractual, commercial and operational working relationships with vendors to ensure effective delivery of committed products, services and solutions. Very good knowledge of contract management and negotiation. Good understanding of the vendor life cycle (sourcing, procurement, vendor management), and how internal roles interact and operate throughout the duration of vendor engagements Exceptional leadership skills and presence with the ability to develop and present and/or communicate the Procurement vision and goals, acting as a source of knowledge and guidance You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons At BDO, the Procurement function forms part of the wider Finance Department. The mission of Procurement is to support the business in the procurement of goods and services through a streamlined process that delivers best value to BDO from the goods and services procured. Procurement strategically work to help the business to establish, maintain, monitor and evaluate vendor relationships in order to reduce risks, increase vendor performance, drive greater levels of innovation and help to deliver competitive advantages to BDO. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The IT Category Manager role will play an integral role in driving the strategic direction aligned with the Head of Procurement's strategy, mission and vision. This role will manage the procurement activities for, and working alongside, business stakeholders in the 4 streams (Audit, Tax, Deals, Consulting & Risk) and PMD areas such as IT, HR, Finance, Property & Facilities Management, Marketing and Quality & Risk. In this role you'll: Be the strategic sourcing lead for all IT and Technology requirements at BDO e.g. Software, Hardware and Professional Services subcategories: including but not limited to Licensing, Application Development and Maintenance, Cloud, Data Centres, Servers, Storage etc. Working with the wider BDO procurement team to help triage SaaS purchases efficiently and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management/procurement policies and practices (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Support the Head of Procurement in achieving the Procurement 2028 vision and annual department objectives, alongside savings targets (cost, time, process and efficiency). Collaborate with business stakeholders to create and manage the ongoing relevant Category plan(s) and ensure it is a 'living document'. Build an effective, business focused and surgical engagement strategy for our key stakeholders with a 'one procurement' approach. Working with the wider BDO procurement team in the cost-effectiveness of negotiations with market leading suppliers and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management policies (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Responsible for maintaining the list of category vendors, the master data held on them (contractual and commercial) and supporting for the rollout out POs to our strategic suppliers. You'll be someone with: Proven experience in Category management across a range of categories - with some understanding of IT & Technology procurement and vendors e.g. SaaS. An excellent understanding of procurement processes and contractual elements such as SLAs. Good understanding of contractual, commercial and operational working relationships with vendors to ensure effective delivery of committed products, services and solutions. Very good knowledge of contract management and negotiation. Good understanding of the vendor life cycle (sourcing, procurement, vendor management), and how internal roles interact and operate throughout the duration of vendor engagements Exceptional leadership skills and presence with the ability to develop and present and/or communicate the Procurement vision and goals, acting as a source of knowledge and guidance You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Connecticut - Remote; Delaware - Remote; Florida - Remote; Maine - Remote; Maryland - Remote; Massachusetts - Remote; South Carolina - Remote; Vermont - Remote About Smartcat Smartcat is building the future of work, where human expertise meets digital teammates to drive 10x to 1000x productivity gains for the world's leading enterprises. We're on the frontier of an entirely new category: Agentic AI. We enable enterprises to build high-performing hybrid workforces made up of both humans and AI agents. These AI agents aren't generic copilots. They're fully trained digital teammates that learn from your best people, your content, and your business strategy-ready to get to work from day one. Our platform combines generative AI, human-in-the-loop workflows, and a living Enterprise Skill Graph that continuously learns and improves. Whether you're launching a product globally, onboarding new hires, translating learning content, or aligning legal teams across regions, Smartcat turns knowledge into action and action into scale. Over 1,000 companies, including 20% of the Fortune 500, rely on Smartcat to bring their business to the world-instantly, accurately, and in every language. As a Series C company with 130% year-over-year growth, we're scaling fast and investing in people who want to shape the future of work with us. Join us in unlocking global potential, one human and agent team at a time. Solutions Engineers are the trusted advisors of the customer. By identifying various areas of applicability, defining value by adoption and helping leadership see the business outcomes by expansion, Solutions engineers are responsible for making a compelling case for product growth within the customer organization. You will partner with our Customer Success Managers (CSM) and Strategic Account Executives (SAE) in our more complex and technical engagements in order to grow the accounts at an enterprise scale. The Solutions Engineering team serves as the technical leaders throughout the pre-sales and post-sales customer success journey. The Solutions Engineering team possesses a deep, fundamental understanding of the product and its connection to the customer's aspiration through occasional PoVs. Your mission is to understand our clients' requirements and technical challenges, and to design and implement solutions that leverage the full potential of our platform to enable them to achieve their localization goals. The SE team is uniquely positioned to understand market demands for workflows, features, and direction, while also being technically adept at identifying product gaps that users may encounter. Solutions Engineers serve as a critical bridge between Product & Engineering teams and customer-facing teams, ensuring the product stays ahead of competition and aligned with market trends. Outcomes and Responsibilities: Within the first three months you will become familiar with the product and its capabilities, as well as the technical challenges and requirements of our clients. You will be able to deliver complex technical demos to prospects interested in SmartCat's technology Execute occasional proofs of Value (POVs), provide quotes within tight deadlines by implementing SmartCat's platform using a 'get it done' attitude and overcome any technical hurdles while keeping an eye on what is most valuable to the customer Proactively engage target accounts and respective account teams with Value Engineering methodology You will support sales by providing localization and technical expertise, qualifying opportunities, and showcasing how SmartCat's technology solves customer pain points Collaborate with the Product team to meet the requirements from prospective customers. SmartCat's SE team informs Product of market trends, customer requirements, and signals in a timely manner to inform product development. Travel to high-profile customers, tradeshows and webinars and partner with Marketing to paint the vision of SmartCat to our prospects. Requirements: BS/MS in an engineering or analytical discipline from an accredited university with > 5 years of relevant industry experience in analytical sales roles - Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, Value Engineering, Management Consulting or Sales Strong technical presales experience, ideally within an AI SaaS workflow environment with a background in enterprise sales and change management. Advanced technical skills, including the ability to understand and troubleshoot complex implementation problems and to design and execute custom solutions. Superb communication and presentation skills demonstrated experience presenting CAT or Generative AI concepts to industry veterans, scientists, technical and business stakeholders through salient presentations. Comfortable presenting in front of C-Level audiences Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to manage client expectations and to effectively persuade stakeholders. Build and maintain strong client relationships, offering post-sale support, creating training materials, and troubleshooting issues to ensure long-term adoption and satisfaction Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit, a hunger for growth, drive for sales, intellectual curiosity, sharp problem-solving skills, and the humility to collaborate effectively. Ability to travel up to 25% to support Sales Nice to haves: A background in localization, with a deep understanding of localization workflows and processes and knowledge of localization engineering, including experience with localization tools, formats, and best practices. A background in consulting, change management and organizational transformation Basic programming skills (Python preferred) with experience or coursework in machine learning or statistics Experience troubleshooting REST API integrations, JSON data handling and other ingestion issues in a diverse SaaS platform. Why joining Smartcat might be your best move so far Fully remote team We are a global team of 200+ enthusiastic people spread across 30+ countries. We have been fully remote since 2020, with some locations populated with more Smartcaters than others, such as Boston, NYC, SF, the Bay Area, London, and Lisbon. Innovating a $100 Billion industry Smartcat's innovative approach towards multilingual content, taps into a $100B industry. Our platform enables enterprise end users to stop using traditional outsourcing methods, and start enjoying an easy-to-use, AI-powered SaaS, that delivers immediate high-quality results, at a fraction of the cost. High impact role enabling innovation and inclusion in organizations You will enjoy building with us. You will drive changes in how an old-fashioned global language industry operates while improving how hundreds of thousands of people work and millions of people exchange knowledge and ideas worldwide. Join the rocketship to scale-up 10x and beyond together We are looking for someone to become an integral part of our team and play a crucial role in the most exciting part of our journey: transitioning from a post-Series C startup to a company exceeding $100M in ARR and $1B in valuation. Our journey isn't for the faint of heart. We are growing at 130% YoY, thanks to our strong product-market fit and high-performing team, and plan to accelerate from here. Smartcat Culture : Where Diversity Meets High Performance At Smartcat, we are committed to building a culture that highlights respect and appreciation for each individual's unique background and perspective, while maintaining a strong focus on results and clear, honest and direct communication. We believe in welcoming everyone and fostering an inclusive environment where team members can be their authentic selves at work. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is steadfast, and we stand firmly against discrimination and harassment. 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Jul 11, 2025
Full time
Connecticut - Remote; Delaware - Remote; Florida - Remote; Maine - Remote; Maryland - Remote; Massachusetts - Remote; South Carolina - Remote; Vermont - Remote About Smartcat Smartcat is building the future of work, where human expertise meets digital teammates to drive 10x to 1000x productivity gains for the world's leading enterprises. We're on the frontier of an entirely new category: Agentic AI. We enable enterprises to build high-performing hybrid workforces made up of both humans and AI agents. These AI agents aren't generic copilots. They're fully trained digital teammates that learn from your best people, your content, and your business strategy-ready to get to work from day one. Our platform combines generative AI, human-in-the-loop workflows, and a living Enterprise Skill Graph that continuously learns and improves. Whether you're launching a product globally, onboarding new hires, translating learning content, or aligning legal teams across regions, Smartcat turns knowledge into action and action into scale. Over 1,000 companies, including 20% of the Fortune 500, rely on Smartcat to bring their business to the world-instantly, accurately, and in every language. As a Series C company with 130% year-over-year growth, we're scaling fast and investing in people who want to shape the future of work with us. Join us in unlocking global potential, one human and agent team at a time. Solutions Engineers are the trusted advisors of the customer. By identifying various areas of applicability, defining value by adoption and helping leadership see the business outcomes by expansion, Solutions engineers are responsible for making a compelling case for product growth within the customer organization. You will partner with our Customer Success Managers (CSM) and Strategic Account Executives (SAE) in our more complex and technical engagements in order to grow the accounts at an enterprise scale. The Solutions Engineering team serves as the technical leaders throughout the pre-sales and post-sales customer success journey. The Solutions Engineering team possesses a deep, fundamental understanding of the product and its connection to the customer's aspiration through occasional PoVs. Your mission is to understand our clients' requirements and technical challenges, and to design and implement solutions that leverage the full potential of our platform to enable them to achieve their localization goals. The SE team is uniquely positioned to understand market demands for workflows, features, and direction, while also being technically adept at identifying product gaps that users may encounter. Solutions Engineers serve as a critical bridge between Product & Engineering teams and customer-facing teams, ensuring the product stays ahead of competition and aligned with market trends. Outcomes and Responsibilities: Within the first three months you will become familiar with the product and its capabilities, as well as the technical challenges and requirements of our clients. You will be able to deliver complex technical demos to prospects interested in SmartCat's technology Execute occasional proofs of Value (POVs), provide quotes within tight deadlines by implementing SmartCat's platform using a 'get it done' attitude and overcome any technical hurdles while keeping an eye on what is most valuable to the customer Proactively engage target accounts and respective account teams with Value Engineering methodology You will support sales by providing localization and technical expertise, qualifying opportunities, and showcasing how SmartCat's technology solves customer pain points Collaborate with the Product team to meet the requirements from prospective customers. SmartCat's SE team informs Product of market trends, customer requirements, and signals in a timely manner to inform product development. Travel to high-profile customers, tradeshows and webinars and partner with Marketing to paint the vision of SmartCat to our prospects. Requirements: BS/MS in an engineering or analytical discipline from an accredited university with > 5 years of relevant industry experience in analytical sales roles - Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, Value Engineering, Management Consulting or Sales Strong technical presales experience, ideally within an AI SaaS workflow environment with a background in enterprise sales and change management. Advanced technical skills, including the ability to understand and troubleshoot complex implementation problems and to design and execute custom solutions. Superb communication and presentation skills demonstrated experience presenting CAT or Generative AI concepts to industry veterans, scientists, technical and business stakeholders through salient presentations. Comfortable presenting in front of C-Level audiences Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to manage client expectations and to effectively persuade stakeholders. Build and maintain strong client relationships, offering post-sale support, creating training materials, and troubleshooting issues to ensure long-term adoption and satisfaction Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit, a hunger for growth, drive for sales, intellectual curiosity, sharp problem-solving skills, and the humility to collaborate effectively. Ability to travel up to 25% to support Sales Nice to haves: A background in localization, with a deep understanding of localization workflows and processes and knowledge of localization engineering, including experience with localization tools, formats, and best practices. A background in consulting, change management and organizational transformation Basic programming skills (Python preferred) with experience or coursework in machine learning or statistics Experience troubleshooting REST API integrations, JSON data handling and other ingestion issues in a diverse SaaS platform. Why joining Smartcat might be your best move so far Fully remote team We are a global team of 200+ enthusiastic people spread across 30+ countries. We have been fully remote since 2020, with some locations populated with more Smartcaters than others, such as Boston, NYC, SF, the Bay Area, London, and Lisbon. Innovating a $100 Billion industry Smartcat's innovative approach towards multilingual content, taps into a $100B industry. Our platform enables enterprise end users to stop using traditional outsourcing methods, and start enjoying an easy-to-use, AI-powered SaaS, that delivers immediate high-quality results, at a fraction of the cost. High impact role enabling innovation and inclusion in organizations You will enjoy building with us. You will drive changes in how an old-fashioned global language industry operates while improving how hundreds of thousands of people work and millions of people exchange knowledge and ideas worldwide. Join the rocketship to scale-up 10x and beyond together We are looking for someone to become an integral part of our team and play a crucial role in the most exciting part of our journey: transitioning from a post-Series C startup to a company exceeding $100M in ARR and $1B in valuation. Our journey isn't for the faint of heart. We are growing at 130% YoY, thanks to our strong product-market fit and high-performing team, and plan to accelerate from here. Smartcat Culture : Where Diversity Meets High Performance At Smartcat, we are committed to building a culture that highlights respect and appreciation for each individual's unique background and perspective, while maintaining a strong focus on results and clear, honest and direct communication. We believe in welcoming everyone and fostering an inclusive environment where team members can be their authentic selves at work. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is steadfast, and we stand firmly against discrimination and harassment. 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As Engagement Manager you will play a key role in leading engagements across our practice areas, ensuring that the quality of deliverables and client experience are second-to-none. Your impact will be felt across three areas: The work - you will be the day-to-day lead for client work, ensuring that what we deliver to clients is game-changing. The team - you will be a committed and caring leader, ensuring teams are empowered to be brilliant. The culture - you will be a role model of Ipsos values, bringing positivity, warmth and inspiration to the team. What will I be doing? You will be the lead for one of our anchor client / growth sector squads. You will be the go-to for what comes in from and what goes out to clients. For briefs, you will bring together the best minds in the business to answer client challenges. For delivery, you will be the day-to-day lead for projects, providing clarity and direction to team members and ensuring the client has a stand-out experience from start to finish. As part of the leadership team you will have input into how we run the business - everything from which clients we go after to which food option we choose for our monthly Lunch and Learns! Strategy3 is a key pillar of Ipsos' future growth and we expect every one of our team to exemplify what it means to be collaborative, consultative, and courageous, not only ourselves, but to Ipsos and to our clients. Day-to-day you can expect to be: Winning and delivering work With the support of one of our Associate Partners, you will be building relationships with key clients - positioning yourself as a trusted partner for strategic projects. Leading teams on proposals and pitches, bringing fresh thinking that ensures a distinctive perspective on the challenge. Demonstrating your stand-out skills as a project manager ensuring your projects run to time and deliver stand-out content and client experience. Directing and working with the cross-Ipsos project team on client deliverables, ensuring the highest quality and actionability. Delivering excellence for clients and commercial success for Strategy3 will rely on your ability to establish and grow strong relationships across the full breadth of Ipsos. Supporting our marketing lead by contributing to thought leadership, white papers and social media content as well as planning and attending events. Developing case studies and submissions for industry and intercompany awards. Coaching and developing team Managing team members across projects ensuring, spotting and dealing with challenges before they arise and working closely with the operations team to manage resourcing. Setting clear expectations and providing regular and timely feedback to colleagues throughout the life of projects to support continuous learning and improvement. Ipsos UK offers a hybrid working environment, 3 days in the office and working the rest from home. What do I need to bring with me? The ideal candidate will bring a unique blend of both analytical and creative skills to bear on our client's problems, our internal relationships across the Ipsos organisation and our changing industry. Specifically, we'll be looking for: Solid professional and consulting experience, with track record in delivering corporate, brand and innovation strategy. Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects. Outstanding workshop credentials from design to facilitation. Demonstrated leadership skills. Strong business acumen and critical thinking. Entrepreneurial scrappiness and ambition. Impeccable interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal. Critically important is the ability to successfully navigate organisations, find the right leverage points and build relationships. What is in it for me? Ipsos UK offer an attractive basic salary and a rewards package including 25 days annual leave, a pension scheme and a great range of flexible benefits to suit your personal needs. For roles at Research Manager level and above we also offer private healthcare. In addition to this we have a fantastic Learning & Development offer delivered through a mix of face to face, online or on-demand; you can read more by clicking here. We realise you may have commitments outside of work and will consider flexible working applications - please highlight what you are looking for when you make your application. Ipsos is committed to equality, treating people fairly, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment and ensuring we have diversity of people and views. We also recognise that this is important for our business success - a more diverse workforce will enable us to better reflect and understand the world we research and ultimately deliver better research and insight to our clients. About the Team Strategy3 is a leading brand, strategy and marketing consultancy, founded and run on the premise that marketing and business are intertwined, and critically, rooted in customer centricity. S3's multi-disciplinary team of brand strategists, researchers, management consultants, ad executives, and even a few attorneys and accountants, work together to answer complex business questions. About Us Ipsos is one of the world's largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we're proud to share we've received our Great Place to Work Certification in 2022 & 2023! Job Info Job Identification 4956 Job Category Advisory Posting Date 02/12/2025, 03:21 PM Locations London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
As Engagement Manager you will play a key role in leading engagements across our practice areas, ensuring that the quality of deliverables and client experience are second-to-none. Your impact will be felt across three areas: The work - you will be the day-to-day lead for client work, ensuring that what we deliver to clients is game-changing. The team - you will be a committed and caring leader, ensuring teams are empowered to be brilliant. The culture - you will be a role model of Ipsos values, bringing positivity, warmth and inspiration to the team. What will I be doing? You will be the lead for one of our anchor client / growth sector squads. You will be the go-to for what comes in from and what goes out to clients. For briefs, you will bring together the best minds in the business to answer client challenges. For delivery, you will be the day-to-day lead for projects, providing clarity and direction to team members and ensuring the client has a stand-out experience from start to finish. As part of the leadership team you will have input into how we run the business - everything from which clients we go after to which food option we choose for our monthly Lunch and Learns! Strategy3 is a key pillar of Ipsos' future growth and we expect every one of our team to exemplify what it means to be collaborative, consultative, and courageous, not only ourselves, but to Ipsos and to our clients. Day-to-day you can expect to be: Winning and delivering work With the support of one of our Associate Partners, you will be building relationships with key clients - positioning yourself as a trusted partner for strategic projects. Leading teams on proposals and pitches, bringing fresh thinking that ensures a distinctive perspective on the challenge. Demonstrating your stand-out skills as a project manager ensuring your projects run to time and deliver stand-out content and client experience. Directing and working with the cross-Ipsos project team on client deliverables, ensuring the highest quality and actionability. Delivering excellence for clients and commercial success for Strategy3 will rely on your ability to establish and grow strong relationships across the full breadth of Ipsos. Supporting our marketing lead by contributing to thought leadership, white papers and social media content as well as planning and attending events. Developing case studies and submissions for industry and intercompany awards. Coaching and developing team Managing team members across projects ensuring, spotting and dealing with challenges before they arise and working closely with the operations team to manage resourcing. Setting clear expectations and providing regular and timely feedback to colleagues throughout the life of projects to support continuous learning and improvement. Ipsos UK offers a hybrid working environment, 3 days in the office and working the rest from home. What do I need to bring with me? The ideal candidate will bring a unique blend of both analytical and creative skills to bear on our client's problems, our internal relationships across the Ipsos organisation and our changing industry. Specifically, we'll be looking for: Solid professional and consulting experience, with track record in delivering corporate, brand and innovation strategy. Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects. Outstanding workshop credentials from design to facilitation. Demonstrated leadership skills. Strong business acumen and critical thinking. Entrepreneurial scrappiness and ambition. Impeccable interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal. Critically important is the ability to successfully navigate organisations, find the right leverage points and build relationships. What is in it for me? Ipsos UK offer an attractive basic salary and a rewards package including 25 days annual leave, a pension scheme and a great range of flexible benefits to suit your personal needs. For roles at Research Manager level and above we also offer private healthcare. In addition to this we have a fantastic Learning & Development offer delivered through a mix of face to face, online or on-demand; you can read more by clicking here. We realise you may have commitments outside of work and will consider flexible working applications - please highlight what you are looking for when you make your application. Ipsos is committed to equality, treating people fairly, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment and ensuring we have diversity of people and views. We also recognise that this is important for our business success - a more diverse workforce will enable us to better reflect and understand the world we research and ultimately deliver better research and insight to our clients. About the Team Strategy3 is a leading brand, strategy and marketing consultancy, founded and run on the premise that marketing and business are intertwined, and critically, rooted in customer centricity. S3's multi-disciplinary team of brand strategists, researchers, management consultants, ad executives, and even a few attorneys and accountants, work together to answer complex business questions. About Us Ipsos is one of the world's largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we're proud to share we've received our Great Place to Work Certification in 2022 & 2023! Job Info Job Identification 4956 Job Category Advisory Posting Date 02/12/2025, 03:21 PM Locations London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
At XPS Group we operate a hybrid/flexible working style. We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. As part of our Disability Confident pledge we run the 'Offer an interview' scheme at XPS. If you have a disability and meet the 'essential criteria' described in the person specification for the role being applied for, you are guaranteed an interview. If you are successful in your application you undertake pre-employment checks which include: Right to Work confirmation, DBS Disclosure check, Qualification checks, Employment and/or educational references covering five years & Satisfactory credit check. If you have any questions or require further assistance, please email . location_on Location London - (Homeworker) work_outline Basis Full time Pensions Project Team Manager The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. As Disability Confident committed, we will support all applicants throughout the recruitment process. Each stage of the process is inclusive and offers reasonable adjustments where required. Job details Contractual hours 36.25 Basis Full time Job category/type - XPS Administration Date posted 29/01/2025 Job reference REQ002765 Job description Pensions Project Team Manager De-Risking Team Hybrid at any of our XPS office locations Full Time Permanent Ref: REQ002765 XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. At XPS, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential. Our Pensions Administration business continues to grow and we are now looking for an experienced Project Team Manager to join one of our vibrant offices with hybrid working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in a similar role where they have gained knowledge and experience of GMPr. A FTSE 250 company, XPS combines expertise and insight with advanced technology and analytics to address the needs of over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsoring employers on an ongoing and project basis. We undertake pensions administration for over one million members and provide advisory services to schemes and corporate sponsors in respect of schemes of all sizes, including 88 with assets over £1bn. Our people drive our success and as an XPS employee you can bring your whole self to work - Everyone is treated equally and with respect. We will provide you with the support and training you need to grow and be at your very best. It's about inclusion and diversity, ensuring all our people feel included, that they belong to XPS and that they're happy. Above all, it's about ensuring everyone has a voice and feels valued. Because they are. The Team Our award-winning pensions administration business puts scheme members at the heart of everything we do. Our services include scheme administration, first-time outsourcing, member communications and scam protection. Our Administration Projects Team (APT) team undertakes projects such as: GMP rectification/equalisation Buy-in/ Buy-out Data Cleansing Ad hoc projects for example scheme closures, benefit rectifications, liability reduction exercises McCloud implementation: Public sector pension benefit rectification across police, fire, MOJ and LGPS pension schemes. Pension Dashboards The Role As a Project Team Manager with XPS you will provide full time management of a dedicated project team. You will be involved in a wide range of pensions projects, management and consultancy tasks. As manager, you will be responsible for managing the projects within the team end to end, in line with budgets, deadlines, and objectives as well as day to day line management of the team. The key responsibilities include: Assuming full responsibility for project delivery within the designated team, including workload allocation, prioritisation and ensuring delivery in line with client expectations, budgets and timescales. Overseeing day to day management of client relationships with trustees and corporate clients, and participation in trustee and client meetings where applicable. Undertaking all aspects of management reporting and completing centralised governance logs and trackers/MI promptly. Ensuring projects are fully scoped, costed, monitored and completed in line with customer and legislation requirements. Taking responsibility for all aspects of project billing. Producing and signing off project quotations and booking in/allocation of work once quotation approved. Active participation in XPS Administration's marketing initiatives, new business activities, attending new business pitches and company events. Providing expert project solutions; keeping abreast of technical and legislative developments within the pensions industry. Disseminating information to team members on project delivery objectives and targets for assigned projects. Identifying team objectives or other necessary changes in line with business needs. Support the delivery of a continuous improvement programme championing operational excellence. Positively contributing to regular management meetings, implementing any recommendations or decisions made. Formal staff management responsibilities including areas such as conducting appraisals, setting individual and team objectives, handling HR, performance management issues and recruitment related activities. Formal responsibilities for mentoring, training, coaching and developing of pensions project team members. Forging strong working relationships with other departments/teams both internal and external to the Company. Due to the changing nature of the business, the job holder may from time to time be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature. Your profile Essential Criteria An experienced and successful pension professional with a strong track record in managing a pensions administration or project team. Previous line management experience. Commercial acumen to plan, manage, track and deliver project work. Experience of providing regular management reporting. Strong organizational skills. Technical pensions and data projects knowledge. Proven experience in formulating and writing project scope proposals. Ability to efficiently resolve issues. Proven ability to lead a project providing strategic direction. Concise and confident communicator of complex project issues. Be proactive, having drive and commitment. Desirable: May have achieved some exam successes in professional qualifications. Ability to foster an inclusive working environment. Able to support a developing a culture of high standards. Experience of operating within and contributing to a compliant framework. IT proficient, in particular Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint. What we offer: We offer an attractive reward package, typical benefits can include: Competitive salary Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme 25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday Flexible Bank holidays Pension scheme, matching contribution structure Healthcare cash plan Flexible Benefits Scheme Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary XPS Rewards Employee Assistance Programme Access to a digital GP service Paid volunteering day Staff referral scheme What next: If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements: Right to Work confirmation DBS Disclosure check Employment or educational references covering five years Satisfactory credit check We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued. Please note we reserve the right to close our vacancies early and we only accept CVs direct from candidates or our preferred supplier list. XPS try wherever possible to respond to all applicants; if you have not heard from us within 28 days of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
At XPS Group we operate a hybrid/flexible working style. We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. As part of our Disability Confident pledge we run the 'Offer an interview' scheme at XPS. If you have a disability and meet the 'essential criteria' described in the person specification for the role being applied for, you are guaranteed an interview. If you are successful in your application you undertake pre-employment checks which include: Right to Work confirmation, DBS Disclosure check, Qualification checks, Employment and/or educational references covering five years & Satisfactory credit check. If you have any questions or require further assistance, please email . location_on Location London - (Homeworker) work_outline Basis Full time Pensions Project Team Manager The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. As Disability Confident committed, we will support all applicants throughout the recruitment process. Each stage of the process is inclusive and offers reasonable adjustments where required. Job details Contractual hours 36.25 Basis Full time Job category/type - XPS Administration Date posted 29/01/2025 Job reference REQ002765 Job description Pensions Project Team Manager De-Risking Team Hybrid at any of our XPS office locations Full Time Permanent Ref: REQ002765 XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. At XPS, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential. Our Pensions Administration business continues to grow and we are now looking for an experienced Project Team Manager to join one of our vibrant offices with hybrid working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in a similar role where they have gained knowledge and experience of GMPr. A FTSE 250 company, XPS combines expertise and insight with advanced technology and analytics to address the needs of over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsoring employers on an ongoing and project basis. We undertake pensions administration for over one million members and provide advisory services to schemes and corporate sponsors in respect of schemes of all sizes, including 88 with assets over £1bn. Our people drive our success and as an XPS employee you can bring your whole self to work - Everyone is treated equally and with respect. We will provide you with the support and training you need to grow and be at your very best. It's about inclusion and diversity, ensuring all our people feel included, that they belong to XPS and that they're happy. Above all, it's about ensuring everyone has a voice and feels valued. Because they are. The Team Our award-winning pensions administration business puts scheme members at the heart of everything we do. Our services include scheme administration, first-time outsourcing, member communications and scam protection. Our Administration Projects Team (APT) team undertakes projects such as: GMP rectification/equalisation Buy-in/ Buy-out Data Cleansing Ad hoc projects for example scheme closures, benefit rectifications, liability reduction exercises McCloud implementation: Public sector pension benefit rectification across police, fire, MOJ and LGPS pension schemes. Pension Dashboards The Role As a Project Team Manager with XPS you will provide full time management of a dedicated project team. You will be involved in a wide range of pensions projects, management and consultancy tasks. As manager, you will be responsible for managing the projects within the team end to end, in line with budgets, deadlines, and objectives as well as day to day line management of the team. The key responsibilities include: Assuming full responsibility for project delivery within the designated team, including workload allocation, prioritisation and ensuring delivery in line with client expectations, budgets and timescales. Overseeing day to day management of client relationships with trustees and corporate clients, and participation in trustee and client meetings where applicable. Undertaking all aspects of management reporting and completing centralised governance logs and trackers/MI promptly. Ensuring projects are fully scoped, costed, monitored and completed in line with customer and legislation requirements. Taking responsibility for all aspects of project billing. Producing and signing off project quotations and booking in/allocation of work once quotation approved. Active participation in XPS Administration's marketing initiatives, new business activities, attending new business pitches and company events. Providing expert project solutions; keeping abreast of technical and legislative developments within the pensions industry. Disseminating information to team members on project delivery objectives and targets for assigned projects. Identifying team objectives or other necessary changes in line with business needs. Support the delivery of a continuous improvement programme championing operational excellence. Positively contributing to regular management meetings, implementing any recommendations or decisions made. Formal staff management responsibilities including areas such as conducting appraisals, setting individual and team objectives, handling HR, performance management issues and recruitment related activities. Formal responsibilities for mentoring, training, coaching and developing of pensions project team members. Forging strong working relationships with other departments/teams both internal and external to the Company. Due to the changing nature of the business, the job holder may from time to time be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature. Your profile Essential Criteria An experienced and successful pension professional with a strong track record in managing a pensions administration or project team. Previous line management experience. Commercial acumen to plan, manage, track and deliver project work. Experience of providing regular management reporting. Strong organizational skills. Technical pensions and data projects knowledge. Proven experience in formulating and writing project scope proposals. Ability to efficiently resolve issues. Proven ability to lead a project providing strategic direction. Concise and confident communicator of complex project issues. Be proactive, having drive and commitment. Desirable: May have achieved some exam successes in professional qualifications. Ability to foster an inclusive working environment. Able to support a developing a culture of high standards. Experience of operating within and contributing to a compliant framework. IT proficient, in particular Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint. What we offer: We offer an attractive reward package, typical benefits can include: Competitive salary Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme 25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday Flexible Bank holidays Pension scheme, matching contribution structure Healthcare cash plan Flexible Benefits Scheme Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary XPS Rewards Employee Assistance Programme Access to a digital GP service Paid volunteering day Staff referral scheme What next: If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements: Right to Work confirmation DBS Disclosure check Employment or educational references covering five years Satisfactory credit check We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued. Please note we reserve the right to close our vacancies early and we only accept CVs direct from candidates or our preferred supplier list. XPS try wherever possible to respond to all applicants; if you have not heard from us within 28 days of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
At XPS Group we operate a hybrid/flexible working style. We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. As part of our Disability Confident pledge we run the 'Offer an interview' scheme at XPS. If you have a disability and meet the 'essential criteria' described in the person specification for the role being applied for, you are guaranteed an interview. Access to the Disability Confident scheme simply requires you to (1) Show you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification, and (2) In the Offer an Interview Scheme section on our application form tick the box for 'do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?' If you are successful in your application you undertake pre-employment checks which include: Right to Work confirmation, DBS Disclosure check, Qualification checks, Employment and/or educational references covering five years & Satisfactory credit check. If you have any questions or require further assistance, please email location_on Location London - (Homeworker) work_outline Basis Full time Job profile for Pensions Project Consultant location_on London - (Homeworker) Pensions Project Consultant Apply online The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. As disability confident committed, we will support all applicants throughout the recruitment process. Each stage of the process is inclusive and offers reasonable adjustments where required. If you need the job description in an alternative format or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please let us know. Job details Basis Full time Job category/type - XPS Administration Date posted 20/12/2024 Job reference REQ002717 Job description Pensions Project Consultant GMPe Team Hybrid at any of our XPS office locations / Remote Full Time Permanent Ref: REQ002717 XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. At XPS, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential. Our Pensions Administration business continues to grow and we are now looking for a Pensions Project Consultant to join our vibrant Administration Projects Team (APT) with hybrid working at any of our XPS office locations. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in a pure pensions administration role, or pensions project role where they have gained knowledge and experience of Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes. A FTSE 250 company, XPS combines expertise and insight with advanced technology and analytics to address the needs of over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsoring employers on an ongoing and project basis. We undertake pensions administration for over one million members and provide advisory services to schemes and corporate sponsors in respect of schemes of all sizes, including 88 with assets over £1bn. We also provide wider ranging support to insurance companies in the life and bulk annuities sector. Our people drive our success and as an XPS employee you can bring your whole self to work - Everyone is treated equally and with respect. We will provide you with the support and training you need to grow and be at your very best. It's about inclusion and diversity, ensuring all our people feel included, that they belong to XPS and that they're happy. Above all, it's about ensuring everyone has a voice and feels valued. Because they are. The Team Our award-winning pensions administration business puts scheme members at the heart of everything we do. Our services include scheme administration, first-time outsourcing, member communications and scam protection. Our Administration Projects Team (APT) team undertakes projects such as: GMP rectification/equalisation Buy-in/ Buy-out Data Cleansing Ad hoc projects for example scheme closures, benefit rectifications, liability reduction exercises McCloud implementation: Public sector pension benefit rectification across police, fire, MOJ and LGPS pension schemes. Pension Dashboards The Role As a Pensions Project Consultant with XPS you will: In this role you will be responsible for leading and managing projects end to end, in line with budgets, deadlines, and objectives. You will also coordinate and support less experienced staff. This role is client facing therefore you will be expected to: Act as point of contact generally and to explain complex issues Attend client and trustee meetings to present project update Other Key Responsibilities: Set and achieve project delivery deadlines within scope and budget. Ensure client sign off on fees and scope has been secured as the work Delivery of projects within agreed budgets, identification of out of scope work and proactive management and discussion with the clients to ensure that all work is billed in a timely manner Involvement in process improvement initiatives. Completion and review of calculations for pension benefit data both manually and spreadsheet based. Partner with Client and Administration Managers within the business on project delivery requirements and stakeholder management. Dealing confidently with HMRC, Clients, Scheme Actuaries, Scheme Administrators, Consultants, Pension Accounts/Payroll, Members and third parties by phone, email and letter. Checking and authorising other team members' work Understanding and application of benefit structures, Trust Deed & Rules, Inland Revenue guidance notes, PSO, Disclosure requirements Provision of technical information both verbally and in writing Compliance with ISO and AAF accreditations Checking and authorising project work Providing general support to the team manager Support the delivery of a continuous improvement programme championing operational excellence while identifying areas where the project delivery service to clients could be improved and/or expanded. Your profile Essential Criteria Demonstrable previous experience in a similar pensions projects role, or BAU pensions administration role. Previous Defined Benefit (DB) pension scheme experience. Commercial acumen in order to plan, manage, track, and deliver project revenue, client and business requirements within budget Strong organisational skills with proven ability to manage resources and operational delivery of a team to ensure revenue targets met and work delivered to plan Technical pensions and data projects knowledge to be able to explain complex issues to key stakeholders internally and externally The ability to manipulate spreadsheet data using formulas, such as Index, V-look up, Pivot table is essential Ability to efficiently resolve issues by identifying solutions to enable projects to be effectively delivered in accordance with client requirements Proven ability to lead a project providing strategic direction and guidance while managing, coaching and mentoring individual team members Concise and confident communicator of complex project issues - covering both verbal and written skills Ability to work within a team towards targets Be proactive, having drive and commitment Ability to foster an inclusive working environment and champion diversity within the team Able to support a developing a culture of high standards, excellent quality and customer responsiveness. Desirable Criteria May have achieved some exam successes in professional qualifications such as PMI / QPA / RPC / DPC / DPA and actively working towards full qualification. What we offer: Find out more about Life at XPS Find out more about Our People Approach We offer an attractive reward package, typical benefits can include: Competitive salary Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme 25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday Flexible Bank holidays Pension scheme, matching contribution structure Healthcare cash plan Flexible Benefits Scheme to support you in and out of work, helping you look after you and your family covering Security & Protection, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary XPS Rewards (offers High Street discounts and savings from retailers and services providers as well as offers available via phone) Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household Access to a digital GP service Paid volunteering day when participating in Company organised events Staff referral scheme when you introduce a friend to XPS What next: If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly. Please discuss with the recruitment team, via phone or email, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process. For example, we can provide materials in an alternative format, or give you extra time in interviews or tests. . click apply for full job details
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
At XPS Group we operate a hybrid/flexible working style. We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. As part of our Disability Confident pledge we run the 'Offer an interview' scheme at XPS. If you have a disability and meet the 'essential criteria' described in the person specification for the role being applied for, you are guaranteed an interview. Access to the Disability Confident scheme simply requires you to (1) Show you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification, and (2) In the Offer an Interview Scheme section on our application form tick the box for 'do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?' If you are successful in your application you undertake pre-employment checks which include: Right to Work confirmation, DBS Disclosure check, Qualification checks, Employment and/or educational references covering five years & Satisfactory credit check. If you have any questions or require further assistance, please email location_on Location London - (Homeworker) work_outline Basis Full time Job profile for Pensions Project Consultant location_on London - (Homeworker) Pensions Project Consultant Apply online The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. As disability confident committed, we will support all applicants throughout the recruitment process. Each stage of the process is inclusive and offers reasonable adjustments where required. If you need the job description in an alternative format or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please let us know. Job details Basis Full time Job category/type - XPS Administration Date posted 20/12/2024 Job reference REQ002717 Job description Pensions Project Consultant GMPe Team Hybrid at any of our XPS office locations / Remote Full Time Permanent Ref: REQ002717 XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. At XPS, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential. Our Pensions Administration business continues to grow and we are now looking for a Pensions Project Consultant to join our vibrant Administration Projects Team (APT) with hybrid working at any of our XPS office locations. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in a pure pensions administration role, or pensions project role where they have gained knowledge and experience of Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes. A FTSE 250 company, XPS combines expertise and insight with advanced technology and analytics to address the needs of over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsoring employers on an ongoing and project basis. We undertake pensions administration for over one million members and provide advisory services to schemes and corporate sponsors in respect of schemes of all sizes, including 88 with assets over £1bn. We also provide wider ranging support to insurance companies in the life and bulk annuities sector. Our people drive our success and as an XPS employee you can bring your whole self to work - Everyone is treated equally and with respect. We will provide you with the support and training you need to grow and be at your very best. It's about inclusion and diversity, ensuring all our people feel included, that they belong to XPS and that they're happy. Above all, it's about ensuring everyone has a voice and feels valued. Because they are. The Team Our award-winning pensions administration business puts scheme members at the heart of everything we do. Our services include scheme administration, first-time outsourcing, member communications and scam protection. Our Administration Projects Team (APT) team undertakes projects such as: GMP rectification/equalisation Buy-in/ Buy-out Data Cleansing Ad hoc projects for example scheme closures, benefit rectifications, liability reduction exercises McCloud implementation: Public sector pension benefit rectification across police, fire, MOJ and LGPS pension schemes. Pension Dashboards The Role As a Pensions Project Consultant with XPS you will: In this role you will be responsible for leading and managing projects end to end, in line with budgets, deadlines, and objectives. You will also coordinate and support less experienced staff. This role is client facing therefore you will be expected to: Act as point of contact generally and to explain complex issues Attend client and trustee meetings to present project update Other Key Responsibilities: Set and achieve project delivery deadlines within scope and budget. Ensure client sign off on fees and scope has been secured as the work Delivery of projects within agreed budgets, identification of out of scope work and proactive management and discussion with the clients to ensure that all work is billed in a timely manner Involvement in process improvement initiatives. Completion and review of calculations for pension benefit data both manually and spreadsheet based. Partner with Client and Administration Managers within the business on project delivery requirements and stakeholder management. Dealing confidently with HMRC, Clients, Scheme Actuaries, Scheme Administrators, Consultants, Pension Accounts/Payroll, Members and third parties by phone, email and letter. Checking and authorising other team members' work Understanding and application of benefit structures, Trust Deed & Rules, Inland Revenue guidance notes, PSO, Disclosure requirements Provision of technical information both verbally and in writing Compliance with ISO and AAF accreditations Checking and authorising project work Providing general support to the team manager Support the delivery of a continuous improvement programme championing operational excellence while identifying areas where the project delivery service to clients could be improved and/or expanded. Your profile Essential Criteria Demonstrable previous experience in a similar pensions projects role, or BAU pensions administration role. Previous Defined Benefit (DB) pension scheme experience. Commercial acumen in order to plan, manage, track, and deliver project revenue, client and business requirements within budget Strong organisational skills with proven ability to manage resources and operational delivery of a team to ensure revenue targets met and work delivered to plan Technical pensions and data projects knowledge to be able to explain complex issues to key stakeholders internally and externally The ability to manipulate spreadsheet data using formulas, such as Index, V-look up, Pivot table is essential Ability to efficiently resolve issues by identifying solutions to enable projects to be effectively delivered in accordance with client requirements Proven ability to lead a project providing strategic direction and guidance while managing, coaching and mentoring individual team members Concise and confident communicator of complex project issues - covering both verbal and written skills Ability to work within a team towards targets Be proactive, having drive and commitment Ability to foster an inclusive working environment and champion diversity within the team Able to support a developing a culture of high standards, excellent quality and customer responsiveness. Desirable Criteria May have achieved some exam successes in professional qualifications such as PMI / QPA / RPC / DPC / DPA and actively working towards full qualification. What we offer: Find out more about Life at XPS Find out more about Our People Approach We offer an attractive reward package, typical benefits can include: Competitive salary Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme 25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday Flexible Bank holidays Pension scheme, matching contribution structure Healthcare cash plan Flexible Benefits Scheme to support you in and out of work, helping you look after you and your family covering Security & Protection, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary XPS Rewards (offers High Street discounts and savings from retailers and services providers as well as offers available via phone) Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household Access to a digital GP service Paid volunteering day when participating in Company organised events Staff referral scheme when you introduce a friend to XPS What next: If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly. Please discuss with the recruitment team, via phone or email, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process. For example, we can provide materials in an alternative format, or give you extra time in interviews or tests. . click apply for full job details
1st-executive are recruiting for a insurance firm based in Milton Keynes, supporting them on a procurement recruitment campaign as as they go through a period of transformation and growth. Our client seeks to recruit an Indirect Category Specialist to undertake a key role in their group Procurement function. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring full end - end sourcing, tendering, negotiation and stakeholder management, aim to drive commercial value across the business. Paying up to £65,000 + hybrid working (1 -2 days in Milton Keynes for stakeholders and colaboration with team ) Both progression and development are on offer here, with a clear road-map to success lined out with promotion opportunities within 12 - 18 months / management of buyers in the org should you want to go down the management route. Scope: You will be responsible for managing the wider indirect services category - NON IT, ( Claims, People Services, Marketing, Legal Services, Tax, Audit, Consultancy and Advisory spend areas ) Assist the Head of Procurement in the development and delivery of the Indirect Procurement strategy. Lead negotiation of contracts with suppliers under agreed authority levels, working with in house or external legal counsel where appropriate. You will be responsible for providing first stop in-house contractual advice in relation to supplier contracts. Ability to build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, and prioritisation skills managing multiple, conflicting interests and deadlines. Experience in an indirect category strategic procurement / supplier management role delivering commercial value. Degree Educated or CIPS Qualified/Building towards CIPS
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
1st-executive are recruiting for a insurance firm based in Milton Keynes, supporting them on a procurement recruitment campaign as as they go through a period of transformation and growth. Our client seeks to recruit an Indirect Category Specialist to undertake a key role in their group Procurement function. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring full end - end sourcing, tendering, negotiation and stakeholder management, aim to drive commercial value across the business. Paying up to £65,000 + hybrid working (1 -2 days in Milton Keynes for stakeholders and colaboration with team ) Both progression and development are on offer here, with a clear road-map to success lined out with promotion opportunities within 12 - 18 months / management of buyers in the org should you want to go down the management route. Scope: You will be responsible for managing the wider indirect services category - NON IT, ( Claims, People Services, Marketing, Legal Services, Tax, Audit, Consultancy and Advisory spend areas ) Assist the Head of Procurement in the development and delivery of the Indirect Procurement strategy. Lead negotiation of contracts with suppliers under agreed authority levels, working with in house or external legal counsel where appropriate. You will be responsible for providing first stop in-house contractual advice in relation to supplier contracts. Ability to build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, and prioritisation skills managing multiple, conflicting interests and deadlines. Experience in an indirect category strategic procurement / supplier management role delivering commercial value. Degree Educated or CIPS Qualified/Building towards CIPS
Are you an Commercial expert, with Public Sector experience? Have you lead stakeholders with strategic input and knowledge? This role sits in the Infrastructure team which is predominantly aligned to supporting underpinning network infrastructure that enables the organisation to communicate both internally and with the wider public, access critical systems and store and retrieve information. The team source solutions and manage contracts across a whole range of categories including telephony, contact centres, data centres, radio, networks and IT hardware. The team requirements are broadly balanced between running sourcing exercises for requirements and providing in-life contract management support for the large infrastructure contracts that are in place. There is also a demand for the team to provide strategic input into the evolving technology strategy. In this role you will be expected to undertake Category Management and Contract Management activity, contributing to delivering Commercial Excellence, providing a customer focused service, understanding the business need and stakeholder drivers, with the aim of becoming a trusted commercial advisor. Salary: £54,000 TO £66,356 Location: London (Hybrid role, 2/3 days in office) Essential Criteria: Candidates must submit a curriculum vitae and statement of suitability, both evidencing how they meet the following essential criteria: Excellent understanding of sourcing and procurement methodologies, ideally within a regulated or public sector environment. Experience of developing and implementing procurement / contract management strategies in collaboration with the business which deliver high quality commercial outcomes and organisational benefits, whilst ensuring value for money. Experience of leading a negotiation with suppliers and successfully employing appropriate negotiating techniques based on the category sourcing strategy. Experience of developing, delivering and implementing contract management plans, evidencing commercial management and delivery in complex environments. A proven track record and detailed understanding of contract law and contract management processes. Proficient in the composition and interpretation of complex agreements/contracts. Experience in developing effective supplier relationships and the ability to resolve issues in performance or variations in supply without the need for legal or contractual recourse, working in partnership to deliver continuous improvement and innovation for all parties including complex performance management and incentivisation mechanisms. Ability to prioritise and manage a demanding workload whilst balancing both operationally urgent and important tasks to deliver to deadlines aligned with strong project management capabilities gained through practical professional experience, Experience working and effectively influencing stakeholders, projecting personal impact and credibility at all levels of the organisation and the external market, demonstrating an ability to influence, persuade and effectively communicates. Experience in category management, procurement and contract management of technology products, goods and services. Experience of developing and implementing category strategies.
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Are you an Commercial expert, with Public Sector experience? Have you lead stakeholders with strategic input and knowledge? This role sits in the Infrastructure team which is predominantly aligned to supporting underpinning network infrastructure that enables the organisation to communicate both internally and with the wider public, access critical systems and store and retrieve information. The team source solutions and manage contracts across a whole range of categories including telephony, contact centres, data centres, radio, networks and IT hardware. The team requirements are broadly balanced between running sourcing exercises for requirements and providing in-life contract management support for the large infrastructure contracts that are in place. There is also a demand for the team to provide strategic input into the evolving technology strategy. In this role you will be expected to undertake Category Management and Contract Management activity, contributing to delivering Commercial Excellence, providing a customer focused service, understanding the business need and stakeholder drivers, with the aim of becoming a trusted commercial advisor. Salary: £54,000 TO £66,356 Location: London (Hybrid role, 2/3 days in office) Essential Criteria: Candidates must submit a curriculum vitae and statement of suitability, both evidencing how they meet the following essential criteria: Excellent understanding of sourcing and procurement methodologies, ideally within a regulated or public sector environment. Experience of developing and implementing procurement / contract management strategies in collaboration with the business which deliver high quality commercial outcomes and organisational benefits, whilst ensuring value for money. Experience of leading a negotiation with suppliers and successfully employing appropriate negotiating techniques based on the category sourcing strategy. Experience of developing, delivering and implementing contract management plans, evidencing commercial management and delivery in complex environments. A proven track record and detailed understanding of contract law and contract management processes. Proficient in the composition and interpretation of complex agreements/contracts. Experience in developing effective supplier relationships and the ability to resolve issues in performance or variations in supply without the need for legal or contractual recourse, working in partnership to deliver continuous improvement and innovation for all parties including complex performance management and incentivisation mechanisms. Ability to prioritise and manage a demanding workload whilst balancing both operationally urgent and important tasks to deliver to deadlines aligned with strong project management capabilities gained through practical professional experience, Experience working and effectively influencing stakeholders, projecting personal impact and credibility at all levels of the organisation and the external market, demonstrating an ability to influence, persuade and effectively communicates. Experience in category management, procurement and contract management of technology products, goods and services. Experience of developing and implementing category strategies.
1st-executive are recruiting for a tier 1 insurance business in London as they are going through a period of transformation and growth. Our client seeks to recruit an Indirect Category Specialist to undertake a key role in their group Procurement function. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring full end - end sourcing, tendering, negotiation and stakeholder management. Both progression and development are on offer here, with a clear road-map to success lined out with promotion opportunities within 12 - 18 months. Scope: You will be responsible for managing the wider professional services category - NON IT, HR, legal, tax, audit, consultancy, advisory category areas. You will be responsible for providing first stop in-house contractual advice in relation to supplier contracts. Regulatory experience regarding material outsourcing, cloud outsourcing and operational resilience required Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, and prioritisation skills managing multiple, conflicting interests and deadlines. Experience in an indirect category strategic procurement / supplier management role for multinational company Degree Educated or CIPS Qualified/Building towards CIPS
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
1st-executive are recruiting for a tier 1 insurance business in London as they are going through a period of transformation and growth. Our client seeks to recruit an Indirect Category Specialist to undertake a key role in their group Procurement function. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring full end - end sourcing, tendering, negotiation and stakeholder management. Both progression and development are on offer here, with a clear road-map to success lined out with promotion opportunities within 12 - 18 months. Scope: You will be responsible for managing the wider professional services category - NON IT, HR, legal, tax, audit, consultancy, advisory category areas. You will be responsible for providing first stop in-house contractual advice in relation to supplier contracts. Regulatory experience regarding material outsourcing, cloud outsourcing and operational resilience required Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, and prioritisation skills managing multiple, conflicting interests and deadlines. Experience in an indirect category strategic procurement / supplier management role for multinational company Degree Educated or CIPS Qualified/Building towards CIPS
1st-executive are recruiting for a tier 1 insurance business in London as they are going through a period of transformation and growth. Our client seeks to recruit an Indirect Category Specialist to undertake a key role in their group Procurement function. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring full end - end sourcing, tendering, negotiation and stakeholder management. Both progression and development are on offer here, with a clear road-map to success lined out with promotion opportunities within 12 - 18 months. Scope: You will be responsible for managing the wider professional services category - NON IT, HR, legal, tax, audit, consultancy, advisory category areas. You will be responsible for providing first stop in-house contractual advice in relation to supplier contracts. Regulatory experience regarding material outsourcing, cloud outsourcing and operational resilience required Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, and prioritisation skills managing multiple, conflicting interests and deadlines. Experience in an indirect category strategic procurement / supplier management role for multinational company Degree Educated or CIPS Qualified/Building towards CIPS
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
1st-executive are recruiting for a tier 1 insurance business in London as they are going through a period of transformation and growth. Our client seeks to recruit an Indirect Category Specialist to undertake a key role in their group Procurement function. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring full end - end sourcing, tendering, negotiation and stakeholder management. Both progression and development are on offer here, with a clear road-map to success lined out with promotion opportunities within 12 - 18 months. Scope: You will be responsible for managing the wider professional services category - NON IT, HR, legal, tax, audit, consultancy, advisory category areas. You will be responsible for providing first stop in-house contractual advice in relation to supplier contracts. Regulatory experience regarding material outsourcing, cloud outsourcing and operational resilience required Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, and prioritisation skills managing multiple, conflicting interests and deadlines. Experience in an indirect category strategic procurement / supplier management role for multinational company Degree Educated or CIPS Qualified/Building towards CIPS
1st-executive are recruiting for a tier 1 insurance business in London as they are going through a period of transformation and growth. Our client seeks to recruit an Indirect Category Specialist to undertake a key role in their group Procurement function. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring full end - end sourcing, tendering, negotiation and stakeholder management. Both progression and development are on offer here, with a clear road-map to success lined out with promotion opportunities within 12 - 18 months. Scope: You will be responsible for managing the wider professional services category - IT & NON IT, HR, legal, tax, audit, consultancy, advisory category areas. You will be responsible for providing first stop in-house contractual advice in relation to supplier contracts. Regulatory experience regarding material outsourcing, cloud outsourcing and operational resilience required Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, and prioritisation skills managing multiple, conflicting interests and deadlines. Experience in an indirect category strategic procurement / supplier management role for multinational company Degree Educated or CIPS Qualified/Building towards CIPS
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
1st-executive are recruiting for a tier 1 insurance business in London as they are going through a period of transformation and growth. Our client seeks to recruit an Indirect Category Specialist to undertake a key role in their group Procurement function. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring full end - end sourcing, tendering, negotiation and stakeholder management. Both progression and development are on offer here, with a clear road-map to success lined out with promotion opportunities within 12 - 18 months. Scope: You will be responsible for managing the wider professional services category - IT & NON IT, HR, legal, tax, audit, consultancy, advisory category areas. You will be responsible for providing first stop in-house contractual advice in relation to supplier contracts. Regulatory experience regarding material outsourcing, cloud outsourcing and operational resilience required Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, and prioritisation skills managing multiple, conflicting interests and deadlines. Experience in an indirect category strategic procurement / supplier management role for multinational company Degree Educated or CIPS Qualified/Building towards CIPS
Management Consultant - Public Sector Clients Largest Global Procurement & Supply Chain Consultancy £75,000 - £85,000 + 25% Bonus + Equity Hybrid working London 3 days a week in London This consultancy has a strong track record of their employees moving into Directorship and CPO positions as a result of the diverse portfolio the consultancy work on, resulting in employees covering most industries and bases, allowing them to take on challenges with a sense of familiarity This organisation is the leading procurement and supply chain consultancy globally, currently expanding their operations in the middle east and becoming the leading procurement consultant out there as well. There is a vibrant and inclusive culture within this procurement consultancy where you will gain equity as part of the package. If you have extensive experience aiding public sector organisations within your consultancy career thus far, you would be an ideal candidate for this opportunity! Key Requirements of the Management Consultant Holistic Procurement Analysis: Perform an exhaustive analysis of procurement processes, pinpointing areas for enhancement and opportunities for cost reduction. Client Collaboration and Tailored Solutions: Collaborate closely with clients to grasp their distinctive procurement needs and challenges. Strategic Procurement Development: Formulate and execute procurement strategies aligned with clients' business objectives and industry benchmarks. End-to-End Procurement Oversight: Direct the entire procurement lifecycle, encompassing supplier selection, negotiation, contract administration, and performance evaluation. Data-Driven Optimization: Harness data-driven insights to refine procurement operations, elevating overall supply chain efficiency. Implement cutting-edge technologies and solutions to streamline processes. Client Relationship Cultivation: Forge and sustain robust relationships with clients. Function as a trusted advisor, addressing client concerns and ensuring an enduring commitment to customer satisfaction. Educational Background and Expertise: Hold a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Demonstrate proven expertise in procurement consulting, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management. Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Showcase exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Establish rapport with clients and internal teams, fostering collaborative and fruitful partnerships. Project Management Proficiency: Display adept project management skills, consistently delivering outcomes within agreed-upon timelines and budgets. Effectively juggle multiple projects simultaneously. Adaptability and Travel Commitment: Exhibit adaptability to navigate dynamic work environments. Language Competency: Possess fluency in English as a fundamental requirement for effective communication. Proficiency in additional languages is advantageous, contributing to expanded client interactions and global outreach. If interested, please apply by sending your CV into Key skills: Procurement, Procurement Manager, Category Manager, Indirect Procurement, Consultant, Management Consultant, Consultancy, Procurement Consultant, Strategic sourcing, RFP, Public Sector, Councils, Government bodies
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Management Consultant - Public Sector Clients Largest Global Procurement & Supply Chain Consultancy £75,000 - £85,000 + 25% Bonus + Equity Hybrid working London 3 days a week in London This consultancy has a strong track record of their employees moving into Directorship and CPO positions as a result of the diverse portfolio the consultancy work on, resulting in employees covering most industries and bases, allowing them to take on challenges with a sense of familiarity This organisation is the leading procurement and supply chain consultancy globally, currently expanding their operations in the middle east and becoming the leading procurement consultant out there as well. There is a vibrant and inclusive culture within this procurement consultancy where you will gain equity as part of the package. If you have extensive experience aiding public sector organisations within your consultancy career thus far, you would be an ideal candidate for this opportunity! Key Requirements of the Management Consultant Holistic Procurement Analysis: Perform an exhaustive analysis of procurement processes, pinpointing areas for enhancement and opportunities for cost reduction. Client Collaboration and Tailored Solutions: Collaborate closely with clients to grasp their distinctive procurement needs and challenges. Strategic Procurement Development: Formulate and execute procurement strategies aligned with clients' business objectives and industry benchmarks. End-to-End Procurement Oversight: Direct the entire procurement lifecycle, encompassing supplier selection, negotiation, contract administration, and performance evaluation. Data-Driven Optimization: Harness data-driven insights to refine procurement operations, elevating overall supply chain efficiency. Implement cutting-edge technologies and solutions to streamline processes. Client Relationship Cultivation: Forge and sustain robust relationships with clients. Function as a trusted advisor, addressing client concerns and ensuring an enduring commitment to customer satisfaction. Educational Background and Expertise: Hold a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Demonstrate proven expertise in procurement consulting, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management. Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Showcase exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Establish rapport with clients and internal teams, fostering collaborative and fruitful partnerships. Project Management Proficiency: Display adept project management skills, consistently delivering outcomes within agreed-upon timelines and budgets. Effectively juggle multiple projects simultaneously. Adaptability and Travel Commitment: Exhibit adaptability to navigate dynamic work environments. Language Competency: Possess fluency in English as a fundamental requirement for effective communication. Proficiency in additional languages is advantageous, contributing to expanded client interactions and global outreach. If interested, please apply by sending your CV into Key skills: Procurement, Procurement Manager, Category Manager, Indirect Procurement, Consultant, Management Consultant, Consultancy, Procurement Consultant, Strategic sourcing, RFP, Public Sector, Councils, Government bodies
Manager - Procurement Largest Global Procurement & Supply Chain Consultancy £75,000 - £85,000 + 25% Bonus + Equity Hybrid working London This consultancy has a strong track record of their employees moving into Directorship and CPO positions as a result of the diverse portfolio the consultancy work on, resulting in employees covering most industries and bases, allowing them to take on challenges with a sense of familiarity This organisation is the leading procurement and supply chain consultancy globally, currently expanding their operations in the middle east and becoming the leading procurement consultant out there as well. There is a vibrant and inclusive culture within this procurement consultancy where you will gain equity as part of the package. An opportunity for an experienced Consultant to join the team and aid with a wide variety of public and private sector clients enhancing procurement processes and providing solutions to them as well. Key Requirements of the Procurement Lead: Holistic Procurement Analysis: Perform an exhaustive analysis of procurement processes, pinpointing areas for enhancement and opportunities for cost reduction. Client Collaboration and Tailored Solutions: Collaborate closely with clients to grasp their distinctive procurement needs and challenges. Strategic Procurement Development: Formulate and execute procurement strategies aligned with clients' business objectives and industry benchmarks. End-to-End Procurement Oversight: Direct the entire procurement lifecycle, encompassing supplier selection, negotiation, contract administration, and performance evaluation. Data-Driven Optimization: Harness data-driven insights to refine procurement operations, elevating overall supply chain efficiency. Implement cutting-edge technologies and solutions to streamline processes. Client Relationship Cultivation: Forge and sustain robust relationships with clients. Function as a trusted advisor, addressing client concerns and ensuring an enduring commitment to customer satisfaction. Educational Background and Expertise: Hold a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Demonstrate proven expertise in procurement consulting, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management. Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Showcase exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Establish rapport with clients and internal teams, fostering collaborative and fruitful partnerships. Project Management Proficiency: Display adept project management skills, consistently delivering outcomes within agreed-upon timelines and budgets. Effectively juggle multiple projects simultaneously. Adaptability and Travel Commitment: Exhibit adaptability to navigate dynamic work environments. Language Competency: Possess fluency in English as a fundamental requirement for effective communication. Proficiency in additional languages is advantageous, contributing to expanded client interactions and global outreach. If interested, please apply by sending your CV into Key skills: Procurement, Procurement Manager, Category Manager, Indirect Procurement, Consultant, Management Consultant, Consultancy, Procurement Consultant, Strategic sourcing, RFP
Dec 06, 2023
Full time
Manager - Procurement Largest Global Procurement & Supply Chain Consultancy £75,000 - £85,000 + 25% Bonus + Equity Hybrid working London This consultancy has a strong track record of their employees moving into Directorship and CPO positions as a result of the diverse portfolio the consultancy work on, resulting in employees covering most industries and bases, allowing them to take on challenges with a sense of familiarity This organisation is the leading procurement and supply chain consultancy globally, currently expanding their operations in the middle east and becoming the leading procurement consultant out there as well. There is a vibrant and inclusive culture within this procurement consultancy where you will gain equity as part of the package. An opportunity for an experienced Consultant to join the team and aid with a wide variety of public and private sector clients enhancing procurement processes and providing solutions to them as well. Key Requirements of the Procurement Lead: Holistic Procurement Analysis: Perform an exhaustive analysis of procurement processes, pinpointing areas for enhancement and opportunities for cost reduction. Client Collaboration and Tailored Solutions: Collaborate closely with clients to grasp their distinctive procurement needs and challenges. Strategic Procurement Development: Formulate and execute procurement strategies aligned with clients' business objectives and industry benchmarks. End-to-End Procurement Oversight: Direct the entire procurement lifecycle, encompassing supplier selection, negotiation, contract administration, and performance evaluation. Data-Driven Optimization: Harness data-driven insights to refine procurement operations, elevating overall supply chain efficiency. Implement cutting-edge technologies and solutions to streamline processes. Client Relationship Cultivation: Forge and sustain robust relationships with clients. Function as a trusted advisor, addressing client concerns and ensuring an enduring commitment to customer satisfaction. Educational Background and Expertise: Hold a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Demonstrate proven expertise in procurement consulting, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management. Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Showcase exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Establish rapport with clients and internal teams, fostering collaborative and fruitful partnerships. Project Management Proficiency: Display adept project management skills, consistently delivering outcomes within agreed-upon timelines and budgets. Effectively juggle multiple projects simultaneously. Adaptability and Travel Commitment: Exhibit adaptability to navigate dynamic work environments. Language Competency: Possess fluency in English as a fundamental requirement for effective communication. Proficiency in additional languages is advantageous, contributing to expanded client interactions and global outreach. If interested, please apply by sending your CV into Key skills: Procurement, Procurement Manager, Category Manager, Indirect Procurement, Consultant, Management Consultant, Consultancy, Procurement Consultant, Strategic sourcing, RFP
Overview Reporting to the Senior Director, Media Procurement, the Senior Manager for Media Procurement, EMEA, supports category strategy development and associated initiatives for all media planning and buying subcategories for the company, with particular focus on core EMEA markets (UK, FR, GSA, Nordics, etc ). They are a subject matter expert in indirect sourcing with prior experience in procurement of marketing related spend categories, preferred. They proactively partners with business stakeholders in the Marketing function to develop category strategies and lead sourcing projects, enable specification definition and demand management, as well as managing supplier performance and innovation activities. Responsibilities Category Management Establishes strong relationships with key WBD stakeholders in Media and in Marketing, as needed. Builds a strong understanding of strategic business direction, objectives, requirements, and priorities across media planning and buying categories. Effectively works with functional and business groups as a trusted advisor to identify sourcing opportunities across WBD to deliver against media agency/supplier and media buying business objectives. Supports the development of global category strategy recommendations in a concise and persuasive fashion and leads implementation of the sourcing strategy (optimization, process enhancements, sole source or short-list negotiations, leverage added scope, competitive bidding, reverse auctions, etc.) Creates and implements regionally focused sourcing plans as needed. Is resourceful in obtaining relevant information for crafting new category strategies and supporting decisions within the category and/or sourcing engagements for the business unit. Supplier Analysis & Management Conducts comprehensive agency/supplier analysis (strategic direction, financial health/risk due diligence, market position, power within industry, capabilities & capacity, risk assessment). Cultivates a comprehensive understanding of broader market and industry trends and dynamics. Develops and implements supplier relationship programs that cut across multiple WBD business divisions in close collaboration with key stakeholders. Sourcing-driven Project Management Identifies and implements complex projects across divisions and territories. May involve outsourcing analysis and total cost of ownership considerations. Compiles and synthesizes both business requirements and external market conditions to develop optimal category strategy with full understanding of potential shortfalls and risk mitigation plans. Develops and assembles required Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP) as dictated by the relevant sourcing strategy and priorities. Leads the entire sourcing process, effectively guiding cross-functional teams in selecting partners that deliver best total value for WBD. Demonstrates consistent success in meeting or exceeding goals, timelines, and expectations for multiple projects that may be occurring simultaneously. Financial, Cost, Spend Analysis Cultivates a deep understanding of the underlying cost and value drivers at the market, supplier and or subcategory level. Can apply various types of financial analyses to address challenges in new ways. Analyzes spending patterns to identify new opportunities for value creation. Collaborates close with Procurement colleagues and other functions (Finance, Marketing, etc.) to bring newly uncovered opportunities to life. Negotiations, Contract Creation & Management Leads and develop negotiation strategies, contract analyses, sourcing communications and meetings. Possesses the experience and confidence to make well-judged decisions independently, which consider the short- and long-term impacts to the interests of the business. Collaborates with stakeholders and legal counsel to lead negotiations and contract coordination. Has the necessary business acumen to be thoroughly conversant in the intent and rationale behind contract provisions from a business as well as legal perspective, and acts as a liaison between the contracting entities, legal groups, and other parties as necessary. Qualifications 3-5 years strategy, operations, and sourcing experience in a sophisticated sourcing environment. Demonstrated people management experience, preferred. Solid experience and subject matter expertise in marketing related categories, preferred. Experience in the Media & Entertainment industry is preferred, but not required. Must have proven project management experience, excellent communication skills, ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, and a team building work style for a fast-paced environment. Experience in working with business leaders in formulating and executing on business strategy Experience in working in a large, global, decentralized, and matrixed organization. Curious, passionate, self-starter, strong customer service orientation with the highest integrity and work ethics. Strong supplier management/performance measurement monitoring experience. Must be knowledgeable of, and experienced in, application of Strategic Sourcing best practices. Ability to deliver professional and effective communications, verbally or in writing thorough presentations that are persuasive, and result in positive impact on the business. Advance analytical skills and demonstrated application of category-specific best practices. Able to conceive, comprehend, analyze, translate, and apply complex business strategies/practices/requirements into RFXs & analytical/financial models. Strong project leader, emphasis on execution, multi-tasking & managing multiple priorities. Highly collaborative and agile team player. Able to gain trust, strong service orientation, impeccable customer focus with the ability to influence others. Self-motivated, works independently, minimal direction needed. Ability to manage multiple projects & tasks that may be occurring simultaneously with tight timelines Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.
Nov 23, 2022
Full time
Overview Reporting to the Senior Director, Media Procurement, the Senior Manager for Media Procurement, EMEA, supports category strategy development and associated initiatives for all media planning and buying subcategories for the company, with particular focus on core EMEA markets (UK, FR, GSA, Nordics, etc ). They are a subject matter expert in indirect sourcing with prior experience in procurement of marketing related spend categories, preferred. They proactively partners with business stakeholders in the Marketing function to develop category strategies and lead sourcing projects, enable specification definition and demand management, as well as managing supplier performance and innovation activities. Responsibilities Category Management Establishes strong relationships with key WBD stakeholders in Media and in Marketing, as needed. Builds a strong understanding of strategic business direction, objectives, requirements, and priorities across media planning and buying categories. Effectively works with functional and business groups as a trusted advisor to identify sourcing opportunities across WBD to deliver against media agency/supplier and media buying business objectives. Supports the development of global category strategy recommendations in a concise and persuasive fashion and leads implementation of the sourcing strategy (optimization, process enhancements, sole source or short-list negotiations, leverage added scope, competitive bidding, reverse auctions, etc.) Creates and implements regionally focused sourcing plans as needed. Is resourceful in obtaining relevant information for crafting new category strategies and supporting decisions within the category and/or sourcing engagements for the business unit. Supplier Analysis & Management Conducts comprehensive agency/supplier analysis (strategic direction, financial health/risk due diligence, market position, power within industry, capabilities & capacity, risk assessment). Cultivates a comprehensive understanding of broader market and industry trends and dynamics. Develops and implements supplier relationship programs that cut across multiple WBD business divisions in close collaboration with key stakeholders. Sourcing-driven Project Management Identifies and implements complex projects across divisions and territories. May involve outsourcing analysis and total cost of ownership considerations. Compiles and synthesizes both business requirements and external market conditions to develop optimal category strategy with full understanding of potential shortfalls and risk mitigation plans. Develops and assembles required Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP) as dictated by the relevant sourcing strategy and priorities. Leads the entire sourcing process, effectively guiding cross-functional teams in selecting partners that deliver best total value for WBD. Demonstrates consistent success in meeting or exceeding goals, timelines, and expectations for multiple projects that may be occurring simultaneously. Financial, Cost, Spend Analysis Cultivates a deep understanding of the underlying cost and value drivers at the market, supplier and or subcategory level. Can apply various types of financial analyses to address challenges in new ways. Analyzes spending patterns to identify new opportunities for value creation. Collaborates close with Procurement colleagues and other functions (Finance, Marketing, etc.) to bring newly uncovered opportunities to life. Negotiations, Contract Creation & Management Leads and develop negotiation strategies, contract analyses, sourcing communications and meetings. Possesses the experience and confidence to make well-judged decisions independently, which consider the short- and long-term impacts to the interests of the business. Collaborates with stakeholders and legal counsel to lead negotiations and contract coordination. Has the necessary business acumen to be thoroughly conversant in the intent and rationale behind contract provisions from a business as well as legal perspective, and acts as a liaison between the contracting entities, legal groups, and other parties as necessary. Qualifications 3-5 years strategy, operations, and sourcing experience in a sophisticated sourcing environment. Demonstrated people management experience, preferred. Solid experience and subject matter expertise in marketing related categories, preferred. Experience in the Media & Entertainment industry is preferred, but not required. Must have proven project management experience, excellent communication skills, ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, and a team building work style for a fast-paced environment. Experience in working with business leaders in formulating and executing on business strategy Experience in working in a large, global, decentralized, and matrixed organization. Curious, passionate, self-starter, strong customer service orientation with the highest integrity and work ethics. Strong supplier management/performance measurement monitoring experience. Must be knowledgeable of, and experienced in, application of Strategic Sourcing best practices. Ability to deliver professional and effective communications, verbally or in writing thorough presentations that are persuasive, and result in positive impact on the business. Advance analytical skills and demonstrated application of category-specific best practices. Able to conceive, comprehend, analyze, translate, and apply complex business strategies/practices/requirements into RFXs & analytical/financial models. Strong project leader, emphasis on execution, multi-tasking & managing multiple priorities. Highly collaborative and agile team player. Able to gain trust, strong service orientation, impeccable customer focus with the ability to influence others. Self-motivated, works independently, minimal direction needed. Ability to manage multiple projects & tasks that may be occurring simultaneously with tight timelines Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.
Role Title Procurement Manager Location Marble Arch London Division Finance Reporting to Head of Procurement The Team This is a great opportunity to join our ambitious and successful Procurement Team at an exciting time for British Land. Over the last 6 years we have been working closely with our stakeholders and suppliers to establish a Procurement centre of expertise to support our British Land colleagues. Over this time we have gone from strength to strength and much of this success has been due to the skills, experience and flexibility of our Procurement professionals. Our Procurement Charter is: 'To work in partnership with the business to optimise the cost and quality of third-party services by providing highly commercial first-class procurement advisory services, professionalising initial sourcing decisions and ongoing vendor/demand management'. The Role This role is responsible for undertaking procurement sourcing projects on behalf of the site based and head office teams in line with the procurement pipeline plan. You will ensure that Procurement support is aligned to the structure, objectives, and culture of the function, becoming an enabler to their business plans, objectives and deliverables. You will be responsible for leading and sharing procurement best practice within your customer groups and continue the ongoing delivery of the procurement strategy. We expect all team members to be flexible often working on a wide range of categories across multiple assets. Our third-party expenditure exceeds £850m annually across Facilities Management, Property (Construction), Professional Services and Corporate/Indirect so there is plenty of opportunity to deliver added value and innovation. If you like working in a dynamic fast pace environment this is one for you. You will be working closely with key head office stakeholders and field-based teams to overcome operational challenges whilst juggling planning and delivery activities. You will collaborate with key stakeholders proactively, identifying areas where Procurement can add measurable value, and lead solutions to support strategic goals for improving organisational effectiveness and efficiency. You will be a key contributor participating in regional cross functional team working to support the creation of specifications and service level expectation schedules. These critical inputs will enable the procurement process to deliver the best possible goods and services arrangements for our customers. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for the following: Ensure that the customer requirements are met, and that best value is delivered through integrated procurement best practice processes. Develop professional working relationships with key stakeholders from across the business to fully understand their objectives, performance issues, challenges and opportunities for each spend category. Develop and drive strategic category approaches for each service line ensuring that routes to market are defined and that spend is measured and reported on an ongoing basis. Advise key stakeholders to ensure the collaborative delivery of business benefits through innovative approaches to procurement. Support the company's Supplier Code of Conduct by working to identify and deliver sustainable outcomes. Lead the supplier engagement and sourcing activities from sourcing, tender analysis and negotiation and ongoing commercial supplier performance and life cycle management. Implement best in class procurement disciplines and support the continuous development and improvement of these activities within the procurement team and across the business. Manage ethical supplier negotiations and ensure value for money deals are obtained in a professional manner that ensure suppliers are dedicated to high service levels and are committed to contributing to British Land's strategic delivery. Actively promote and monitor the use of British Land's Risk Framework including procurement policies, processes and templates and Supplier Code of Conduct. Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to shape Procurement Plans. Attend operational and planning meetings and visiting regional sites as required to better understand site specific requirements and provide proactive procurement advice and support. Support and champion risk management in the relevant business area, ensuring risk is understood and mitigated to protect both the business and its customers. Manage high level supplier performance through the development of KPI dashboards Develop and deliver a category/engagement plan to optimise scale sourcing activities in the short/medium and longer term. Drive supplier efficiency through smarter working and innovation Contribute positively to the professionalism and credibility of the function to increase engagement on high value activities. Demonstrate our company values in everything that you do Requirements As we are a small team, we are looking for a Procurement Manager who has demonstratable experience working across a broad range of both direct and indirect categories. You will be able to demonstrate strong commercial understanding of the property market and service charge environment and be aware of the current trends for optimising best value. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, complimented with a strong track record of negotiation and influencing skills. Engagement, tenacity and relationship building skills will be important if you are to be successful. You will have experience across a number of commercial organisations and will have a track record of delivering successful sustainable outcomes in the most challenging of environments. You will be a self-starter who can work independently whilst being responsive to positive challenge and guidance. CIPS qualified Exposure to a variety of sectors/industries/environments Category experience in both Direct and Indirect categories Strong commercial, sourcing, category management and skilled negotiator Ability to drive and implement change and respond rapidly to the changing needs of the business Able to build and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders Customer Service focussed Strong data interrogation and analytical skills Ability to work to tight deadlines to ensure business continuity Excellent communication skills with strong written and presentation skills Supplier and Risk Management experience Experience of working in multi-location, multi-stakeholder environment is essential Proven experience of sourcing complex and multi-location contracts Previous exposure to working in a retail or service charge environment (desirable, but not essential). Understanding of how to drive corporate sustainability targets through supply chains. Strong team player Expected Behaviours British Land employees are committed to living our values and promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture. Bring your whole self Confident, pro-active, hardworking and highly professional individual Treats everyone equally Listen & Understand Seeks out, accepts and acts on feedback Awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality Smarter together Good team player, with positive attitude and eagerness to get involved Self-starter who uses own initiative Flexibility - able to deal with different levels of workload, remaining calm under pressure Build for the future Willing to learn new skills and tools Works to a high standard and always strives to improve About British Land At British Land we own or manage a high-quality UK commercial property portfolio focused on London Offices and Retail around the UK. As at 31 March 2022, the portfolio is valued at £13.3bn (British land share: £9.8bn) making us one of Europe's largest listed real estate investment companies. Our strategy is to provide places which meet the needs of our customers and respond to changing lifestyles - Places People Prefer. We do this by creating great environments both inside and outside our buildings and use our scale and placemaking skills to enhance and enliven them. This expands their appeal to a broader range of occupiers, creating enduring demand and driving sustainable, long-term performance. Sustainability is embedded throughout our business. Our places, which are designed to meet high sustainability standards, become part of local communities, provide opportunities for skills development and employment and promote wellbeing. We are a diverse, curious team that believes in shared success and enabling people to be themselves and work in ways they work best. Our small expert team works alongside other expert people on some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the country, and we are committed to offering our people a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements, operating both formal and informal opportunities to meet individual needs. ..... click apply for full job details
Sep 01, 2022
Full time
Role Title Procurement Manager Location Marble Arch London Division Finance Reporting to Head of Procurement The Team This is a great opportunity to join our ambitious and successful Procurement Team at an exciting time for British Land. Over the last 6 years we have been working closely with our stakeholders and suppliers to establish a Procurement centre of expertise to support our British Land colleagues. Over this time we have gone from strength to strength and much of this success has been due to the skills, experience and flexibility of our Procurement professionals. Our Procurement Charter is: 'To work in partnership with the business to optimise the cost and quality of third-party services by providing highly commercial first-class procurement advisory services, professionalising initial sourcing decisions and ongoing vendor/demand management'. The Role This role is responsible for undertaking procurement sourcing projects on behalf of the site based and head office teams in line with the procurement pipeline plan. You will ensure that Procurement support is aligned to the structure, objectives, and culture of the function, becoming an enabler to their business plans, objectives and deliverables. You will be responsible for leading and sharing procurement best practice within your customer groups and continue the ongoing delivery of the procurement strategy. We expect all team members to be flexible often working on a wide range of categories across multiple assets. Our third-party expenditure exceeds £850m annually across Facilities Management, Property (Construction), Professional Services and Corporate/Indirect so there is plenty of opportunity to deliver added value and innovation. If you like working in a dynamic fast pace environment this is one for you. You will be working closely with key head office stakeholders and field-based teams to overcome operational challenges whilst juggling planning and delivery activities. You will collaborate with key stakeholders proactively, identifying areas where Procurement can add measurable value, and lead solutions to support strategic goals for improving organisational effectiveness and efficiency. You will be a key contributor participating in regional cross functional team working to support the creation of specifications and service level expectation schedules. These critical inputs will enable the procurement process to deliver the best possible goods and services arrangements for our customers. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for the following: Ensure that the customer requirements are met, and that best value is delivered through integrated procurement best practice processes. Develop professional working relationships with key stakeholders from across the business to fully understand their objectives, performance issues, challenges and opportunities for each spend category. Develop and drive strategic category approaches for each service line ensuring that routes to market are defined and that spend is measured and reported on an ongoing basis. Advise key stakeholders to ensure the collaborative delivery of business benefits through innovative approaches to procurement. Support the company's Supplier Code of Conduct by working to identify and deliver sustainable outcomes. Lead the supplier engagement and sourcing activities from sourcing, tender analysis and negotiation and ongoing commercial supplier performance and life cycle management. Implement best in class procurement disciplines and support the continuous development and improvement of these activities within the procurement team and across the business. Manage ethical supplier negotiations and ensure value for money deals are obtained in a professional manner that ensure suppliers are dedicated to high service levels and are committed to contributing to British Land's strategic delivery. Actively promote and monitor the use of British Land's Risk Framework including procurement policies, processes and templates and Supplier Code of Conduct. Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to shape Procurement Plans. Attend operational and planning meetings and visiting regional sites as required to better understand site specific requirements and provide proactive procurement advice and support. Support and champion risk management in the relevant business area, ensuring risk is understood and mitigated to protect both the business and its customers. Manage high level supplier performance through the development of KPI dashboards Develop and deliver a category/engagement plan to optimise scale sourcing activities in the short/medium and longer term. Drive supplier efficiency through smarter working and innovation Contribute positively to the professionalism and credibility of the function to increase engagement on high value activities. Demonstrate our company values in everything that you do Requirements As we are a small team, we are looking for a Procurement Manager who has demonstratable experience working across a broad range of both direct and indirect categories. You will be able to demonstrate strong commercial understanding of the property market and service charge environment and be aware of the current trends for optimising best value. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, complimented with a strong track record of negotiation and influencing skills. Engagement, tenacity and relationship building skills will be important if you are to be successful. You will have experience across a number of commercial organisations and will have a track record of delivering successful sustainable outcomes in the most challenging of environments. You will be a self-starter who can work independently whilst being responsive to positive challenge and guidance. CIPS qualified Exposure to a variety of sectors/industries/environments Category experience in both Direct and Indirect categories Strong commercial, sourcing, category management and skilled negotiator Ability to drive and implement change and respond rapidly to the changing needs of the business Able to build and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders Customer Service focussed Strong data interrogation and analytical skills Ability to work to tight deadlines to ensure business continuity Excellent communication skills with strong written and presentation skills Supplier and Risk Management experience Experience of working in multi-location, multi-stakeholder environment is essential Proven experience of sourcing complex and multi-location contracts Previous exposure to working in a retail or service charge environment (desirable, but not essential). Understanding of how to drive corporate sustainability targets through supply chains. Strong team player Expected Behaviours British Land employees are committed to living our values and promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture. Bring your whole self Confident, pro-active, hardworking and highly professional individual Treats everyone equally Listen & Understand Seeks out, accepts and acts on feedback Awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality Smarter together Good team player, with positive attitude and eagerness to get involved Self-starter who uses own initiative Flexibility - able to deal with different levels of workload, remaining calm under pressure Build for the future Willing to learn new skills and tools Works to a high standard and always strives to improve About British Land At British Land we own or manage a high-quality UK commercial property portfolio focused on London Offices and Retail around the UK. As at 31 March 2022, the portfolio is valued at £13.3bn (British land share: £9.8bn) making us one of Europe's largest listed real estate investment companies. Our strategy is to provide places which meet the needs of our customers and respond to changing lifestyles - Places People Prefer. We do this by creating great environments both inside and outside our buildings and use our scale and placemaking skills to enhance and enliven them. This expands their appeal to a broader range of occupiers, creating enduring demand and driving sustainable, long-term performance. Sustainability is embedded throughout our business. Our places, which are designed to meet high sustainability standards, become part of local communities, provide opportunities for skills development and employment and promote wellbeing. We are a diverse, curious team that believes in shared success and enabling people to be themselves and work in ways they work best. Our small expert team works alongside other expert people on some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the country, and we are committed to offering our people a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements, operating both formal and informal opportunities to meet individual needs. ..... click apply for full job details
Title : Procurement Category Manager - Professional Services and Business Intelligence Company : Global FTSE 100 Financial Services Firm Location : WFH - LONDON HQ Salary : £70-80,000 + £6k Car + Package House hold financial services brand has a newly created Procurement role in their CPS team. They are seeking a highly adept Procurement Professional with SME knowledge in professional services including all sub-categories. This role will sit underneath the Head of Indirect Procurement working directly with them on key client projects, looking at strategic sourcing and negotiation across business intelligence. They are seeking someone who has experience in procurement and negotiating solutions & contracts with vendors such as Experian, TransUnion, Equifax, and Decision Science. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest in procurement, working with FTSE 100 clients on a global scale. You will have a career development plan created on arrival and exposure to CPO and Director level individuals on a weekly basis. Key responsibilities will include: Provide educational and learning opportunities to internal colleagues and external clients (ex. Webinar, Spend Trends publications) on industry trends, supplier landscape changes, and market intel within categories of expertise Coach and develop sourcing project managers in their professional development and pursuit of building category knowledge within area of expertise In collaboration with Sourcing Project Management and/or Procurement Practice Advisory, engage with customers' senior management team members to provide perspective on current market trends to inform client strategic decisions/sourcing initiatives in line with business goals and objectives Key requirements in experience: SME in professional services and Business Intelligence Exposure to procurement on a global scale Ability to develop and frequently refresh category market intelligence and insight tools to support internal sourcing teams and educate external client stakeholders Strong sourcing knowledge to be able to translate category to sourcing strategy If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, please send your CV to Sophie at Key Skills; BI, Business Intelligence, Professional Services, Finance, Corporate services, Indirect, FTSE100, Global, London, WFH, Consultancy, Consultant, Procurement Manager, Head of Procurement, SME, Business Intelligence, Project Management,
Sep 01, 2022
Full time
Title : Procurement Category Manager - Professional Services and Business Intelligence Company : Global FTSE 100 Financial Services Firm Location : WFH - LONDON HQ Salary : £70-80,000 + £6k Car + Package House hold financial services brand has a newly created Procurement role in their CPS team. They are seeking a highly adept Procurement Professional with SME knowledge in professional services including all sub-categories. This role will sit underneath the Head of Indirect Procurement working directly with them on key client projects, looking at strategic sourcing and negotiation across business intelligence. They are seeking someone who has experience in procurement and negotiating solutions & contracts with vendors such as Experian, TransUnion, Equifax, and Decision Science. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest in procurement, working with FTSE 100 clients on a global scale. You will have a career development plan created on arrival and exposure to CPO and Director level individuals on a weekly basis. Key responsibilities will include: Provide educational and learning opportunities to internal colleagues and external clients (ex. Webinar, Spend Trends publications) on industry trends, supplier landscape changes, and market intel within categories of expertise Coach and develop sourcing project managers in their professional development and pursuit of building category knowledge within area of expertise In collaboration with Sourcing Project Management and/or Procurement Practice Advisory, engage with customers' senior management team members to provide perspective on current market trends to inform client strategic decisions/sourcing initiatives in line with business goals and objectives Key requirements in experience: SME in professional services and Business Intelligence Exposure to procurement on a global scale Ability to develop and frequently refresh category market intelligence and insight tools to support internal sourcing teams and educate external client stakeholders Strong sourcing knowledge to be able to translate category to sourcing strategy If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, please send your CV to Sophie at Key Skills; BI, Business Intelligence, Professional Services, Finance, Corporate services, Indirect, FTSE100, Global, London, WFH, Consultancy, Consultant, Procurement Manager, Head of Procurement, SME, Business Intelligence, Project Management,
Global FTSE100 Business - Procurement Category Manager - CPS, banking and Credit Fraud - London/WFH - £70-80k + Benefits Operating across 8- countries world wide this global powerhouse is going through huge growth and is now seeking a highly adept and ambitious procurement professional to join their award-winning function as a Senior Category Manager, specializing in Business Intelligence. You will be joining one of the world's leading providers of sourcing and procurement services helping their clients build and operate high performance procurement organizations through global solutions. You will be working along side some of the most highly regarded procurement professionals, reporting directly into the head of procurement for the indirect spend. You will be working with clients focusing on strategic sourcing and complex negotiations across CPS projects including, business intelligence, as well as a winder indirect remit. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior category manager with experience in CPS and business intelligence to make a career defining move and develop a long term development plan along side within a global brand Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement complex & client specific strategic sourcing and negotiation strategies In collaboration with Sourcing Project Management and/or Procurement Practice Advisory, engage with customers' senior management team members to provide perspective on current market trends to inform client strategic decisions/sourcing initiatives in line with business goals and objectives Leverage expertiseto support new sales and drive significant client business value Establish, grow, and leverage network of suppliers, industry practitioners, and procurement professionals within categories of expertise Coach and develop sourcing project managers in their professional development and pursuit of building category knowledge within area of expertise If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, please send your CV to Sophie at Key Skills: Procurement, Senior Manager, Consultancy, Consultant, BPO, Global, FTSE 100, London, Procurement Manager, Category Manager, Business Intelligence, Corporate Services, CPS, Indirect, Client, Credit Card, Fraud, White Collar, Procurement, Recruitment, Indirect
Aug 03, 2022
Full time
Global FTSE100 Business - Procurement Category Manager - CPS, banking and Credit Fraud - London/WFH - £70-80k + Benefits Operating across 8- countries world wide this global powerhouse is going through huge growth and is now seeking a highly adept and ambitious procurement professional to join their award-winning function as a Senior Category Manager, specializing in Business Intelligence. You will be joining one of the world's leading providers of sourcing and procurement services helping their clients build and operate high performance procurement organizations through global solutions. You will be working along side some of the most highly regarded procurement professionals, reporting directly into the head of procurement for the indirect spend. You will be working with clients focusing on strategic sourcing and complex negotiations across CPS projects including, business intelligence, as well as a winder indirect remit. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior category manager with experience in CPS and business intelligence to make a career defining move and develop a long term development plan along side within a global brand Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement complex & client specific strategic sourcing and negotiation strategies In collaboration with Sourcing Project Management and/or Procurement Practice Advisory, engage with customers' senior management team members to provide perspective on current market trends to inform client strategic decisions/sourcing initiatives in line with business goals and objectives Leverage expertiseto support new sales and drive significant client business value Establish, grow, and leverage network of suppliers, industry practitioners, and procurement professionals within categories of expertise Coach and develop sourcing project managers in their professional development and pursuit of building category knowledge within area of expertise If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, please send your CV to Sophie at Key Skills: Procurement, Senior Manager, Consultancy, Consultant, BPO, Global, FTSE 100, London, Procurement Manager, Category Manager, Business Intelligence, Corporate Services, CPS, Indirect, Client, Credit Card, Fraud, White Collar, Procurement, Recruitment, Indirect
