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VN-22235
Permanent
London or Homebased
upto £55k + Bonus + Benefits
3 June 2022
The purpose is to manage the sourcing and contracting processes relating to IT activities throughout the procurement lifecycle. The aim is to ensure delivery of the desired outcomes within the risk appetite and identify and deliver additional value into the Legal & General supply chain through interaction with business stakeholders and suppliers.
Managing and leading commercial relationships with suppliers to ensure sourcing and contracting is carried out in accordance with policy, regulatory, risk and business requirements in a timely manner.
Ensuring all contracting and commitment to spend is undertaken and governed in accordance with good practice and authorities
Implementing and managing IT Procurement controls and governance in the context of the relevant policies and risk and regulatory frame works.
Conducting sourcing activities and negotiation for renewals, in-life negotiations and new supplier engagements ensuring relevant control and governance requirements are met, as demand dictates.
Actively identifying and leading opportunities to drive value and improve performance of potential supply base. Actively seeking ways to reduce cost and risk and improve performance and value
Supporting the development of best practise methodology for IT Procurement through the application of rigorous and effective contract management policy and process, including comprehensive understanding of supplier agreements and strategy, applicable business unit strategy, business plan and key stakeholders.
Treating Customers Fairly
Qualifications:
IACCM, desirable
CIPS, desirable
Degree level, desirable
Knowledge:
Strong knowledge of IT contracts and frameworks including hosting, software and services models in the context of Financial Services
Good knowledge of contracting principles and associated legal frameworks
Understanding of IT service management
Understanding of financial models
Understanding of regulatory environment and impacts on commercial IT agreements
Skills:
Commercial skills
Command of sourcing strategies and ability to tailor approach
Negotiation with track record of delivering value at pace
Communication, verbal and written, including production of reporting, business cases and governance papers
Numeracy to a high level
Whatever your role, we reward ability, performance and attitude with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Our employees have a wide range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, life assurance, 27 days' holiday, private medical insurance, performance related bonuses, a variety of share schemes, discounts at both a huge range of high street stores and our own great products. Your hard work will be rewarded when you join us.
About L&G
As a company, to be one of the world's largest Asset Managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurances brands, we are diverse by our very nature. And we're a company that wants to use our diversity and influence to make society better in the long term - for everyone. To do this we need to be a company that welcomes everyone, where everyone can succeed. That means we're committed to building an inclusive culture in L&G where we can all perform at our best, no matter who we are, what we do or where we do it. So whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever your story, we'd love to hear from you.
About the business area
From HR and Digital teams through to Group Finance, Risk and Corporate Comms – our Group function support our businesses across the UK and abroad. Delivering essential services and activities that have a real impact on our business and our customers lives, we enable our people to do what they do best, contributing to delivering a great customer service, profitability and strategic growth.
Our commitment to Equal Opportunities
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.
Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? We’re aware that candidates, especially women, can be put off from applying for a job unless they tick every box, or candidates who are parents or have other caring responsibilities may not think they can achieve the flexibility they need. If this is you, we’re keen to connect; and whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not apply?
How to find out more
If you’d like more information about this opportunity please contact Joanne Greenep at joanne.greenep@landg.com (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-greenep-03248264/). Please note direct applications via email cannot be accepted for this role; only applications submitted through our careers website will be considered.
