Third Party Category Manager (IT)
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Do you have IT Third Party Category Management experience and are you looking for an opportunity to grow, develop and progress? Read on...
How you'll help us live our purpose
We've been helping our members save for their future and buy a home of their own since 1845. By joining us, you'll play a big role in helping us to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.
It's a purpose that drives everything we do and one we're proud of. And you can play your part too - join our dedicated Finance Division as a Third Party Category Manager focusing on IT Operations.
How you'll make a difference
You will be responsible for assuring end to end commercial value from third party supplier relationships across a designated category portfolio, including sourcing and supplier relationship management, to ensure delivery of optimal benefit from the supply chain within the Society's risk appetite. This will involve working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, from across different business units, generating agreement on procurement strategy, leading sourcing exercises then manage the commercial optimisation of supplier relationships and contract agreements to ensure the supplier arrangements deliver optimal value for money.
What you'll bring to the role:
- You'll need to have experience in a Third party Management role operating at a strategic level and have led an IT category previously.
- Proven experience of contract management and negotiation, with contract drafting experience an advantage; robust stance with external parties where required to promote and defend the Society's commercial position
- Conscientious attitude to contract and proposal reviews with good attention to detail and an analytical mindset
- Confident presentation of commercial advice and opinion, able to engender trust and display professional credibility
- Strong communication skills at all levels with the ability to explain complex terms and conditions.
- A strong drive to learn and develop.
And in return, you'll get the best from us:
- An annual colleague bonus of up to 12%
- Hybrid working with 60% of your time at home
- Matched pension contributions of up to 10%
- 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme of up to 5 days each year
- Colleague Mortgage and Saver products
- Electric vehicle scheme/ Cycle to Work scheme
- 2 days' volunteering per year
We'll give you a place to belong with the support to learn, develop and shape a meaningful career.
Why choose Leeds Building Society?
Our business is centred around our people. Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do and we're extremely proud of our Inclusive Employers Gold accreditation in 2023. We're committed to equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.
You'll be joining a truly purpose-focused culture which helped us win the Leading with Purpose award at the 2023 Business Culture Awards. This recognises the progress we're making to embed our purpose with our colleagues, and the actions we've taken to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.
Why wait? Apply now
We'd love to hear from you. But don't wait around - we may close the advert early and we'd hate for you to miss out.
Leeds Building Society is devoted to creating a culture and workplace that is representative of the communities we serve. If you'd like to work with us but are unsure if you meet the full criteria for a role, please contact the recruiter as we'd like to find out more about the skills and experience that you could bring to the Society. We're committed to supporting you to be at your best and if you'd like to discuss any reasonable adjustments, please reach out to us on careers@leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk .
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