End Date
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Salary Range
£101,932 - £119,920
Flexible Working Options
Flexibility in when hours are worked, Hybrid Working, Job Share
Job Description
Job title:
Head of Sourcing and Supplier Management Framework Locations:
(Bristol, Birmingham, Halifax, Edinburgh) Salary:
£101,932 - £119,920 Hours:
Full-time Working Pattern:
Hybrid working, 40% (or two days) in office. About This Opportunity Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) is building the bank of the future, and we need your help! LBG spends billions per annum with thousands of third-party suppliers, who support the provision of a diverse range of products and/or services, operating as an extension of the Group. About us Group Sourcing and Supplier Management (GS&SM) plays a vital role in both cost efficiencies and revenue generation, collaborating with the business to ensure we understand their needs, and to assist them with making informed decisions that balance pace and risk, when acquiring goods and services. We invest our money wisely with suppliers who can help us deliver our mission. We want to go further than ever before and become a purpose-driven organisation, so that every decision we make, big and small, truly
helps Britain Prosper
and delivers the right outcomes for customers, communities, and colleagues. We're looking for the right person to join us in GS&SM as a Head of Sourcing and Supplier Management Framework. You'll be leading the team who manage support and continually improve the framework for optimal end-to-end supplier lifecycle management. This role will give you the opportunity to lead a dynamic team, engaging closely with a wide range of colleagues as well as external customers including peer organisations and regulatory bodies. You’ll be someone who loves a challenge and is able to balance keeping the group and our customers safe, whilst enabling pace of delivery and competitive advantage for the organisation, meeting current and future business priorities. What you’ll do Own the strategy for the Sourcing and Supplier Management framework, to ensure our businesses can safely go faster with their complex and diverse portfolio of suppliers as an extension of our group to deliver innovation and excellent products and services to our customers. Lead the approach to
managing downstream supplier risk
associated with all stages of the supplier lifecycle, whether that sits with 4th parties or further down the supply chain. Monitor performance of existing framework to drive continuous improvement.
Help LBG colleagues balance pace and risk when sourcing third party goods and services. Use a data-driven approach to manage ongoing performance and user experience, whilst continually improving productivity and effectiveness. Drive customer centric prioritisation
of change activity, innovating and leveraging agile methodology. Own Sourcing and Supplier Management Products ensuring delivery of a positive user experience through features, journeys and technology components. Develop
strong executive stakeholder partnerships
throughout the organisation and externally to ‘bring the outside in’ and ensure best practice is embedded into all interactions with 3rd parties. Understand and integrate customer needs and emerging regulatory requirements into the framework. Lead, inspire and engage
a large and diverse workforce to achieve the business strategy. Develop
SME (Subject Matter Expert) knowledge
in the team. Inspire people and get their full commitment to deliver the extraordinary through
role modelling Lloyds Banking Group values
and providing transparent, authentic leadership. What you’ll need Procurement and supply chain management expertise
with strong experience across a breadth of product or service categories. Experience of relevant
methodologies and ideally professional accreditation
such as SIPOC, CIPS, agile delivery etc. Experienced in the
creation
and ongoing
maintenance
of
sourcing and supplier management frameworks, policy ,
processes, and procedures.
Experience of delivering within a risk management framework, and associated guidance and training materials. Experienced in applying
critical thinking
and structured communication to tackle complex problems. Experience developing
long and short-term strategic objectives , ensuring the organisation's performance management framework is aligned with the desired culture. A background of
delivering successfully across complex projects , on time, within budget, and to a high standard. Experience in creating
high performing teams
and mobilising them to deliver solutions in
demanding timescales . You'll be part of a great team. We have colleagues predominantly located across core hubs in the UK: Edinburgh, Bristol, Halifax, London and Birmingham. You’ll find that you’ll split your time typically during the week between home and your nearest hub. Ad hoc travel to other core hubs across the UK for team collaboration and external engagements will also be required. About working for us Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity, or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it is why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. We're disability confident. So, if you would like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know. We'll ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform crucial job functions. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: A generous pension contribution of up to 15%. An annual performance-related bonus. Share schemes including free shares. Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping. 30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top. A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies. Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow, and thrive? Apply today and find out more. Join our journey! At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.
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Head of Sourcing and Supplier Management Framework Locations:
(Bristol, Birmingham, Halifax, Edinburgh) Salary:
£101,932 - £119,920 Hours:
Full-time Working Pattern:
Hybrid working, 40% (or two days) in office. About This Opportunity Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) is building the bank of the future, and we need your help! LBG spends billions per annum with thousands of third-party suppliers, who support the provision of a diverse range of products and/or services, operating as an extension of the Group. About us Group Sourcing and Supplier Management (GS&SM) plays a vital role in both cost efficiencies and revenue generation, collaborating with the business to ensure we understand their needs, and to assist them with making informed decisions that balance pace and risk, when acquiring goods and services. We invest our money wisely with suppliers who can help us deliver our mission. We want to go further than ever before and become a purpose-driven organisation, so that every decision we make, big and small, truly
helps Britain Prosper
and delivers the right outcomes for customers, communities, and colleagues. We're looking for the right person to join us in GS&SM as a Head of Sourcing and Supplier Management Framework. You'll be leading the team who manage support and continually improve the framework for optimal end-to-end supplier lifecycle management. This role will give you the opportunity to lead a dynamic team, engaging closely with a wide range of colleagues as well as external customers including peer organisations and regulatory bodies. You’ll be someone who loves a challenge and is able to balance keeping the group and our customers safe, whilst enabling pace of delivery and competitive advantage for the organisation, meeting current and future business priorities. What you’ll do Own the strategy for the Sourcing and Supplier Management framework, to ensure our businesses can safely go faster with their complex and diverse portfolio of suppliers as an extension of our group to deliver innovation and excellent products and services to our customers. Lead the approach to
managing downstream supplier risk
associated with all stages of the supplier lifecycle, whether that sits with 4th parties or further down the supply chain. Monitor performance of existing framework to drive continuous improvement.
Help LBG colleagues balance pace and risk when sourcing third party goods and services. Use a data-driven approach to manage ongoing performance and user experience, whilst continually improving productivity and effectiveness. Drive customer centric prioritisation
of change activity, innovating and leveraging agile methodology. Own Sourcing and Supplier Management Products ensuring delivery of a positive user experience through features, journeys and technology components. Develop
strong executive stakeholder partnerships
throughout the organisation and externally to ‘bring the outside in’ and ensure best practice is embedded into all interactions with 3rd parties. Understand and integrate customer needs and emerging regulatory requirements into the framework. Lead, inspire and engage
a large and diverse workforce to achieve the business strategy. Develop
SME (Subject Matter Expert) knowledge
in the team. Inspire people and get their full commitment to deliver the extraordinary through
role modelling Lloyds Banking Group values
and providing transparent, authentic leadership. What you’ll need Procurement and supply chain management expertise
with strong experience across a breadth of product or service categories. Experience of relevant
methodologies and ideally professional accreditation
such as SIPOC, CIPS, agile delivery etc. Experienced in the
creation
and ongoing
maintenance
of
sourcing and supplier management frameworks, policy ,
processes, and procedures.
Experience of delivering within a risk management framework, and associated guidance and training materials. Experienced in applying
critical thinking
and structured communication to tackle complex problems. Experience developing
long and short-term strategic objectives , ensuring the organisation's performance management framework is aligned with the desired culture. A background of
delivering successfully across complex projects , on time, within budget, and to a high standard. Experience in creating
high performing teams
and mobilising them to deliver solutions in
demanding timescales . You'll be part of a great team. We have colleagues predominantly located across core hubs in the UK: Edinburgh, Bristol, Halifax, London and Birmingham. You’ll find that you’ll split your time typically during the week between home and your nearest hub. Ad hoc travel to other core hubs across the UK for team collaboration and external engagements will also be required. About working for us Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity, or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it is why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. We're disability confident. So, if you would like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know. We'll ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform crucial job functions. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: A generous pension contribution of up to 15%. An annual performance-related bonus. Share schemes including free shares. Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping. 30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top. A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies. Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow, and thrive? Apply today and find out more. Join our journey! At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.
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