Job Description
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Our purpose is to "empower people save and invest with confidence'. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at HL.
Overview
Hargreaves Lansdown is going through an exciting period of growth and change. Our procurement team are pivotal in this transformation and are looking for an IT Procurement Officer to join the team. You will seek commercial opportunities within the IT function's 3rd party expenditure base. This will be a significant contributor to the committed savings targets within the HL strategy. This is a great opportunity for you to bring your own ideas and shape the way we procure as we build new relationships with Fintech and cloud-based providers.
Working pattern
We are looking for an IT Procurement Officer to join our procurement team, based in Bristol head office, BS1 5HL. This role is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We have returned to the office, however for this role we offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to enable you the option of working from home and coming into the office.
IT Procurement Officer Role Accountabilities
To engage with stakeholders across the IT functions to understand requirements for third party suppliers.
To deliver commercial value and mitigate 3rd party risks through effective sourcing practices.
To lead end to end sourcing activity including sourcing plans, tenders, complex supplier negotiations and implement contract arrangements.
To manage all activity in line with HL standards and operating standards within a regulated industry.
To support all commercial aspects of implementation including on boarding and exit of suppliers aligned with strategy.
IT Procurement Officer Skills and Experience
Experience of working in a regulated/financial services industry will be supportive to your success for this role. Particularly with a specialism in IT/ digital/ tech.
Ability to work, and be resilient, in a fast paced and changeable environment.
Experienced in contract negotiations and achieving contractual value
An effective and engaging communicator, able to present complex information in simple context, adapting your style to suit your audience
Accomplished in forging effective relationships at all levels, skilled at influencing, negotiating and managing challenging conversations with ease
Able to work in a team or alone and effectively collaborate to achieve common goals plus the ability to self-manage competing workloads & effectively prioritise
Regularly looking to continually improve your own, and the wider team's performance, actively promoting change and continuous improvement.
Understanding of EBA Guidelines on Outsourcing
Commitment to continual professional development to complement existing relevant qualifications (e.g. CIPS)
Interview Process
This will be a 1-2 stage competency based interview process.
Why Hargreaves Lansdown
Here at Hargreaves Lansdown, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.
To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.
What Hargreaves Lansdown can offer you
Performance-related annual bonus scheme
25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays, plus 1 day additional Christmas closure time
Option to purchase up to an additional 5 days holiday each year
Pension scheme - up to 19% contribution
Flexible working options available
Enhanced parental leave benefits
Variety of travel to work schemes, including season ticket loans and cycle to work
Bike storage and shower facilities
Employee assistance programme
Volunteering opportunities
Annual events, activities and sports groups
Smart casual dress policy and dress down Fridays
We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us, and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need!
Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding Team for more information
Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.
Our purpose is to "empower people save and invest with confidence'. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at HL.
Overview
Hargreaves Lansdown is going through an exciting period of growth and change. Our procurement team are pivotal in this transformation and are looking for an IT Procurement Officer to join the team. You will seek commercial opportunities within the IT function's 3rd party expenditure base. This will be a significant contributor to the committed savings targets within the HL strategy. This is a great opportunity for you to bring your own ideas and shape the way we procure as we build new relationships with Fintech and cloud-based providers.
Working pattern
We are looking for an IT Procurement Officer to join our procurement team, based in Bristol head office, BS1 5HL. This role is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We have returned to the office, however for this role we offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to enable you the option of working from home and coming into the office.
IT Procurement Officer Role Accountabilities
To engage with stakeholders across the IT functions to understand requirements for third party suppliers.
To deliver commercial value and mitigate 3rd party risks through effective sourcing practices.
To lead end to end sourcing activity including sourcing plans, tenders, complex supplier negotiations and implement contract arrangements.
To manage all activity in line with HL standards and operating standards within a regulated industry.
To support all commercial aspects of implementation including on boarding and exit of suppliers aligned with strategy.
IT Procurement Officer Skills and Experience
Experience of working in a regulated/financial services industry will be supportive to your success for this role. Particularly with a specialism in IT/ digital/ tech.
Ability to work, and be resilient, in a fast paced and changeable environment.
Experienced in contract negotiations and achieving contractual value
An effective and engaging communicator, able to present complex information in simple context, adapting your style to suit your audience
Accomplished in forging effective relationships at all levels, skilled at influencing, negotiating and managing challenging conversations with ease
Able to work in a team or alone and effectively collaborate to achieve common goals plus the ability to self-manage competing workloads & effectively prioritise
Regularly looking to continually improve your own, and the wider team's performance, actively promoting change and continuous improvement.
Understanding of EBA Guidelines on Outsourcing
Commitment to continual professional development to complement existing relevant qualifications (e.g. CIPS)
Interview Process
This will be a 1-2 stage competency based interview process.
Why Hargreaves Lansdown
Here at Hargreaves Lansdown, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.
To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.
What Hargreaves Lansdown can offer you
Performance-related annual bonus scheme
25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays, plus 1 day additional Christmas closure time
Option to purchase up to an additional 5 days holiday each year
Pension scheme - up to 19% contribution
Flexible working options available
Enhanced parental leave benefits
Variety of travel to work schemes, including season ticket loans and cycle to work
Bike storage and shower facilities
Employee assistance programme
Volunteering opportunities
Annual events, activities and sports groups
Smart casual dress policy and dress down Fridays
We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us, and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need!
Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding Team for more information
Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.
About Hargreaves Lansdown