Strategic IT Procurement Officer - Guildford, United Kingdom - Allianz Technology

Allianz Technology

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Guildford, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The purpose of this role is to work with internal stakeholders and external vendors to optimise the value delivered from Allianz Technology third-party relationships for the supply of goods and services.

The role covers two key areas (1) strategic procurement and (2) supplier relationship management.

It will entail supporting cross-functional teams in the delivery of complex sourcing initiatives, leading on the contractual requirements and obligations as well as working with strategic suppliers to identify and deliver service and costs efficiencies and improvements.

Key measures are the achievement of cost optimisation, risk management and ensuring contracts are negotiated, and supplier relationships are managed, in line with Allianz Technology and Allianz Group standards and policies.

Key accountabilities

Supports the Strategic Procurement Manager to deliver on agreed targets and service delivery.
Leads, coordinates and supports a variety of strategic supplier commercial and contractual initiatives in line with the agreed the category strategy, Allianz Technology strategic plan, and in alignment with global procurement standards and initiatives.
Builds and maintains effective relationships with strategic suppliers, management and key stakeholders.
Supports the business in all contractual and supplier management queries, reporting and associated activities.
Delivers cost optimisation and other value add benefits to Allianz Technology supplier relationships.
Supports the Strategic Procurement Manager to deliver on reporting and Management Information requirements.
Conducts IT market analysis, on strategic suppliers and alternative market leading vendors
Supports tactical and strategic sourcing projects (including vendor screening) via approved channels and facilitates storage of associated contracts as per agreed processes.
Contributes towards savings target agreed with Allianz Technology Management and deliver other value adding benefits to Allianz Technology.
Report writing for vendor selection proposals, contract management, and savings tracking.
Lead on contract management activities, tracking on delivery against contractual terms and seeking improvements where possible.
Manages risk through robust due diligence practices in alignment with existing guidance and processes.

Technical skills

Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
Strong business acumen, ability to understand wider business impacts.
Ability to work effectively in a cross functional environment with good negotiation skills and high degree of influencing and communication skills.
Assertiveness, high tenacity, ability to work in a team as well as in a selfmotivated and flexible way towards agreed objectives.
Strategic and flexible mindset with analytical and result oriented thinking.

Qualifications

MCIPS qualified or working towards qualification (preferred).

Experience

IT Procurement experience preferably in a corporate environment, including sourcing, preparation and execution of tenders from identifying requirement through the cycle to renewal/ retender.
Proven track record of identifying and delivering cost savings and other added value.
Knowledge of contract law and ability to work alongside our inhouse legal team for contract negotiations.

Experience
of working with Ariba strategic sourcing platform an advantage.

At the core of the Group's strength lies digitalization and its promise of growth opportunities through a 'digital by

default' strategy. Allianz Technology SE is the principal driver behind transforming Allianz into a digital group - a

quest to which nearly 7,500 Allianz Technology SE employees around the globe have committed themselves.

Allianz Technology SE equips the Group with the most cutting edge digital solutions in the industry, bringing Allianz

to the fingertips of its customers. At Allianz Technology SE, innovation is more than a buzzword; it is the business of

the day, every day.

other characteristics such as gender, ethnic background, origin or any disability.

Job Level:

Professional

Location:

Guildford, ENG, GB, GU1 1DB
Available until:13/03/2023

Area of Expertise:

Procurement

Unit:

Allianz Technology

Employing Entity:

Allianz Technology SE UK Branch

Job Type:

Full-Time

Remote Job:

Hybrid working

Employment Type:

Permanent

ID:

22837