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Location: Bristol, UK (Hybrid)
This is a hybrid position primarily based in Bristol. We’re committed to your flexibility and wellbeing and our hybrid strategy currently requires three days a week in the office, giving you the option to work remotely for some of your working week. Find out more at http://computershare.com/flex .
Job Description
Location: Bristol, UK (Hybrid)
This is a hybrid position primarily based in Bristol. We’re committed to your flexibility and wellbeing and our hybrid strategy currently requires three days a week in the office, giving you the option to work remotely for some of your working week. Find out more at http://computershare.com/flex .
We give you a world of potential
We’re embarking on an exciting new phase in the expansion of our Procurement target operating model and we’re looking for talented individuals to be part of the journey. These changes will enhance the capability of Computershare’s global Procurement teams. Our ambition is to create a function that is proactively called upon by the business to enable growth while reducing cost and managing risk.
To support our vision for the Procurement function, we are building new capabilities in our CoE of which this role will be part of. These capabilities will cover sourcing and contracting, data analytics and reporting, systems and process improvements, as well as third-party risk management and vendor management activities.
At Computershare, our global Procurement function plays a vital role in delivering value across all business units, negotiating with third-party suppliers and supporting the purchase of goods and services across every region. As part of this team, the Contracting Specialist operates at a global level, helping to shape our supplier partnerships while ensuring we meet strict legal, regulatory, and internal standards. In this fast-paced and collaborative role, you'll support sourcing efforts across a variety of categories, helping to deliver measurable cost savings and long-term value from our supply chain. You’ll lead the negotiation of commercial terms and fees, manage the contracting process end-to-end, and ensure all necessary requisitions and documentation are completed accurately and on time.
A role you will love
From handling stakeholder inquiries and supporting supplier onboarding to clearing outstanding purchase orders, your attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence will help keep everything running smoothly.
You’ll also play a key role in analyzing market trends and financial data to support both new and renewal contract decisions, while maintaining an accurate and organized contract management system. Your insights will contribute to cost avoidance initiatives, category-specific strategies, and overall procurement innovation. By driving tail spending initiatives and enhancing our supplier relationships, you’ll help position Procurement as a true source of competitive advantage, risk management, and continuous improvement
Key Responsibilities
* Handle small to medium negotiations including contract work, market analysis and financial analysis
* Support supplier onboarding
* Contract Management including new and renewals
* Interact with stakeholders and cross functional teams in support of supplier sourcing.
* Prepare reporting and presentations as needed
* Manage small to medium tail suppliers through lifecycle
What will you bring to the role?
We are a global business with an entrepreneurial spirit, and we are proud of that. What that comes with is a fast-paced environment and lots of change so you will be resilient in nature and able to adapt quickly and embrace the pace of change we often work under.
Required
* Strong knowledge of Procurement Categories and the associated supplier landscape
* Experienced at negotiating commercial terms & fees
* 7 years’ Procurement negotiation experience
* Minimum Project management qualification – or significant experience in this field
Preferred
* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Economics, Finance, Operations or related area
Rewards designed for you
Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family, including medical, dental and vision.
Invest in your future with 401k matching and tax-advantaged flexible spending plans, including healthcare, dependent care and commuter.
Income protection. Our package includes short and long-term disability benefits, life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
Compensation. The base pay for this role is $ per hour. This base pay range is specific to Canton, MA and may not be applicable to other locations.
And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our handbook will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careers-handbook.
About Us
A company to be proud of
We're a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it’s more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.
A diverse and inclusive place to work
At Computershare we value diversity and welcome applications from everyone, believing that an equal and inclusive culture is key to excellent results. One of the greatest advantages for our organisation is the talent and diversity of our people and we strive to ensure all our employees have an equal opportunity to contribute their ideas, bring their personality to their work and showcase their skills. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.
About The Team
Our Shared Services teams support all of our business lines behind the scenes. Across the world, we have a range of specialisms that ensure the delivery of our business priorities. These include Technology, Information Security, Finance, Risk, Audit, Governance, Marketing and Communications as well as our People team. Join our strategic team and help us look after everything from creating an amazing end to end employee journey to keeping our systems safe. You'll be looking after our people, our clients and their customers, whilst maintaining our exceptional standards around the globe.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
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