Join us as an Assistant Vice President Sourcing Manager at Barclays, where you will optimize and address Barclays' third-party spend requirements, including the definition, development, and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements. This role involves close collaboration within the business and the execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimization.
To be successful in this role, you should have experience with:
* Stakeholder Management
* Commercial Knowledge
* Negotiation and Influence skills
Other valued skills may include:
* Resilience
* Self-starter attitude
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Good time management skills
You may be assessed on key skills such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, along with job-specific technical skills.
This role can be based in Glasgow, Northampton, or Knutsford.
Purpose of the role
To optimize and address Barclays' third-party spend requirements, including defining, developing, and implementing approaches for relevant spend categories with close collaboration with the business, and executing strategic sourcing and buying channel optimization.
Accountabilities
* Profile spend in the category area and develop understanding of business strategy, requirements, cost levers, and opportunities. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop RFPs, and ensure sourcing aligns with the bank's priorities.
* Plan and execute sourcing events, including RFPs/RFXs, and negotiate to meet business needs for value, speed, compliance, and risk.
* Monitor and guide controls and compliance requirements throughout the sourcing cycle, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, and data quality.
* Develop, implement, and operate policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned with policies, standards, and regulations.
* Identify and deliver opportunities to improve sourcing process effectiveness, control, and efficiency, including buying channel optimization.
* Stay informed on industry trends related to sourcing and category management through conferences, training, and market research.
Assistant Vice President Expectations
* Advise and influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and oversee operational effectiveness. Collaborate with other functions and divisions.
* Lead a team performing complex tasks, set objectives, coach employees, and evaluate performance.
* Demonstrate leadership behaviors such as listening, inspiring, aligning, and developing others.
* For individual contributors, lead collaborative projects, guide team members, and identify new directions for assignments.
* Consult on complex issues, support risk mitigation, and develop policies to strengthen controls.
* Manage risks and controls related to work activities.
* Coordinate with other areas to achieve organizational objectives.
* Engage in complex data analysis from multiple sources to solve problems creatively.
* Communicate complex information effectively, including sensitive topics.
* Influence stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays' values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.
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