Procurement Strategy Manager
The Strategic Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies that align with the organization's overall goals. This role will involve analyzing market trends, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing procurement processes to drive cost efficiency and value creation.
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What will your essential responsibilities include?
- Develop and implement procurement strategies that support business objectives.
- Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings and value enhancement.
- Develop and own overall GSP Reporting framework, making sure that materials and information are clear, consistent and aligned with Group reporting requirements
- Develop and Implement Strategic Initiatives : Formulate and execute strategic plans that align with the organization’s goals, focusing on optimizing processes, enhancing efficiency, and driving overall business performance.
- Market Analysis and Competitive Intelligence : Conduct thorough market research to identify emerging trends, potential risks, and opportunities, making sure the organization stays ahead of competitors and adapts to changing market conditions.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with various departments (, finance, operations, marketing) to make sure alignment on strategic objectives, facilitating communication and cooperation to achieve common goals.
- Management and coordination of all wider GSP programme initiatives, highlighting and driving interdependencies and reporting, communicating closely with delivery teams and customers at all levels of the organisation
- Set in collaboration with Group, other entities, and other AXA XL functions the strategy for GSP functions and contributing to related projects for other areas
You will report to the Head of Strategy & Operations
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We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills :
Previous direct experience with Sourcing and ProcurementDemonstrated ability to collaborative lead change projectsExcellent problem solving and analytical skillsExcellent people management skills – Ability to engage all stakeholders, from the field to the C-suiteExperience in driving Procurement improvement programmes across process, technology and peopleExperienced in developing change Communications in complex organizationsExcellent problem solving and analytical skillsProficient at using various analytical and visualization toolsRobust influencing and engagement ability; adept at building relationships and credibility.Master’s degree in Engineering or Business will be an assetFIND your future
AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re / insurance, we reinvent it.
How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.
With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.
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