We are looking for people who are passionate about Procurement and know the value they can bring to Nationwide Building Society. You will understand the importance of getting the right commercial deal, investing into relationships, moving at pace, outsourcing approaches, emerging markets and technology impacting the financial services sector. You will want to make a difference with new thinking, whilst respecting we have processes and policies to diligently follow. We embrace new ways of working and contracting which will help the Society optimise its cost base, ensure resilience and create the space to generate new ideas and solutions. You are keen to learn and as excited as we are about the future this role will bring. Already a Procurement professional, you'll be looking for your next challenge. You have a proven track record in Procurement and can demonstrate how you deliver tangible business benefit, using Procurement expertise to influence and engage with a wide range of business stakeholders and suppliers. The working hours (per week) for this role can be between 28 and 35. At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK-wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. Travel may also be required to supplier locations as dictated by business need.
What you’ll be doing
We need our Procurement Managers to deliver "joined up" Procurement and supply chain strategies and solutions. This means incorporating the full Procurement lifecycle (category planning, sourcing & contract management) across the Services category for business areas across Nationwide. You’ll use strong stakeholder relationships and deep understanding of the Services category to enable the development of category strategies and plans as a subject‑matter expert to the business. You’ll provide market insight and engage with existing and prospective suppliers to bring innovation and vision. Delivering robust commercial deals for Nationwide that meet the risk appetite and ensure we spend our customers’ money wisely. Utilise new and existing supplier relationships to deliver continuous improvements, analyse commercial options and drive great value propositions. Drafting and negotiating complex contracts and ensure the maintenance and timely execution of Nationwide’s contract pipeline.
Key qualifications
* Demonstrable experience in Procurement and supply chain management (category management, contract negotiation and management, supplier selection and management).
* Experience using source to exit systems.
* Excellent interpersonal skills including effective communications, relationship building and stakeholder management.
* Possess the ability to analyse data and complex inputs to support sound business decisions.
* Have a good knowledge of contract law and managing risk.
* You are a self‑starter who can demonstrate leading cross‑functional teams to successful outcomes. Most importantly you are a strong team player.
* Experience within a Financial Services and/or regulated organisation.
* MCIPS Qualified or studying toward qualification or an in‑depth understanding of and experience dealing with IT contracts/suppliers.
* Strong experience of procuring IT services.
* Strong experience of supplier relationship management and strategic partnering with key supplier(s) to drive synergies across the relationship.
* Experienced in working closely and collaboratively with senior stakeholders across functions.
Customer first behaviours
* Feel what customers feel – We step into our customers’ shoes, using their feedback and insights to empathise with them and to understand their needs, so that every decision we make starts and finishes with our customers in mind.
* Say it straight – We are brave in speaking out and saying what we think – we’re honest and direct with good intent, openly sharing diverse perspectives to reach the best conclusions and using language everyone can understand.
* Push for better – We don’t settle for mediocrity, we challenge the status quo, taking responsibility for continuous improvement and personal development.
* Get it done – We prioritise what will have the greatest impact, we are decisive, and we take accountability for delivering brilliant customer outcomes.
Benefits
* A personal pension – if you put in 7% of your salary, we’ll top up by a further 16%
* Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year
* Life assurance worth 8x your salary
* A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme
* Wellhub – Access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness
* Access to an annual performance‑related bonus
* Access to training to help you develop and progress your career
* 25 days holiday, pro rata
We challenge the financial sector status quo. We don’t see customers as the engine of our own profit. We share our profits with them and put their needs first. We are Purpose‑driven, Uncompromisingly Customer, and Unstoppably Nationwide.
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