AVP
AVP-InformationTechnologySourcing
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“AVP - Information Technology Sourcing at AVP. Skills: Information Technology Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Procurement. Profile spend in category area. Develop understanding of business strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
Optimise 3rd party spend; Address 3rd party spend requirements; Deliver on work impacting business function; Achieve outcomes
Industry & Context.
Solve problems creatively; Solve problems effectively; Complex analysis of data
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Sourcing Management/Category Management/Procurement Experience, Business and commercial acumen, Stakeholder management, End to end sourcing projects in technology and non-technology space, Manage end to end sourcing projects, Oversee end to end execution of the project, Prepare and share periodic reports, Prepare & present project journey, Identify key themes for consideration, Work on incorporating regulatory terms in contracts, SCO contract work, Contribute individually on contract remediation, Oversee negotiations for contract schedules, Provide support to stakeholders, Negotiate third party risks, Engage with Subject Matter Experts, Escalate risks to Stakeholders, Work towards contract execution
Nice to Have
Experience in working with core or operational sourcing teams, Proven contractual review and redlines experience in Banking environment
What You'll Do.
Profile spend in category area
Develop understanding of business strategy
Develop understanding of business requirements
Develop understanding of cost levers
Develop understanding of opportunities
Collaborate with internal stakeholders
Identify sourcing needs
Develop requests for proposal
Ensure sourcing activities align to needs
Execute sourcing events
Negotiate to meet business requirements
Monitor compliance requirements
Guide compliance requirements
Develop policies for sourcing activities
Implement policies for sourcing activities
Operate policies for sourcing activities
Identify change opportunities
Improve effectiveness of sourcing processes
Improve control of sourcing processes
Improve efficiency of sourcing processes
Optimise buying channels
Identify industry trends
Develop industry trends
Participate in training
Conduct market research
Advise decision making
Influence decision making
Contribute to policy development
Take responsibility for operational effectiveness
Collaborate with other functions
Collaborate with business divisions
Perform complex tasks
Deliver on work impacting business function
Set objectives for employees
Determine reward outcomes
Lead collaborative assignments
Identify need for other specialisation
Identify new directions for assignments
Identify new directions for projects
Identify combination of methodologies
Identify combination of practices
Consult on complex issues
Provide advice to People Leaders
Support resolution of escalated issues
Identify ways to mitigate risk
Develop new procedures
Take ownership for managing risk
Perform work related to other areas
Understand how areas coordinate
Understand how areas contribute to objectives
Collaborate with other areas of work
Keep up to speed with business activity
Keep up to speed with business strategy
Engage in complex analysis of data
Solve problems creatively
Solve problems effectively
Communicate complex information
Influence stakeholders
Convince stakeholders
Spearhead evolution of digital landscape
Harness cutting-edge technology
Revolutionise digital offerings
Ensure unapparelled customer experiences
Work with colleagues within Europe
Deliver local language support
Manage contracted resources
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal stakeholders; Other functions; Business divisions; Cross functional teams; Subject Matter Experts
Communication Scope
Communicate complex information; Present project journey
Process & Methodology
Sourcing projects, Project execution, Project journey presentation
Full Job Description
# **Job Description** **Purpose of the role** To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. **Accountabilities** * Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities. * Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk. * Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc…. * Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation. * Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.). * Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. **Assistant Vice President Expectations** * To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. * Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that
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