Job Description:

Our client, a leading financial services organisation, is seeking a Procurement Specialist - Financial Services to join their team. You will play a key role in developing and implementing procurement and supplier manager framework, ensuring effective governance of related processes.

Skills/Experience:

• Experience in procurement and contract negotiation, ideally within the financial services sector.
• Background in supplier management and oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders effectively and build productive relationships.
• Capable of making independent decisions and applying strong problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in issue management, with the ability to resolve complex challenges effectively.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive and supportive approach.
• Sound understanding of regulatory requirements; due diligence experience desirable.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead commercial negotiations and manage supplier relationships.
• Support the sourcing process and coordinate supplier onboarding.
• Manage supplier-related issues, ensuring effective resolution and communication.
• Oversee and monitor supplier activity across the wider business.
• Administer contracts and risk assessments using internal systems.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities.

Benefits:

• A highly competitive salary
• Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 16263

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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