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Corporate Planning & Management, Indirect Buyer, Procurement, Senior Analyst, Birmingham

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Goldman Sachs

7d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Logistics
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Birmingham, +3

AI generated summary

  • You should have a relevant degree, experience in indirect sourcing, strong strategic and project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in procurement tools like Ariba.
  • You will develop global procurement strategies, manage vendor relationships, ensure compliance with agreements, and drive ESG reporting while sharing best practices within the team.

Requirements

  • Bachelors / Post Graduation; and in addition if any relevant professional qualifications
  • Experience in Strategic Souring and Category management, particularity in the indirect spend
  • Must have strong technical, strategic and project management skills as well as a strong foundation in supply chain management, sourcing and procurement, project management vendor management legal and contracting or operational risk management
  • Functional Expertise – Understanding of strategic procurement, category management approach and procurement value proposition
  • Strategic Mindset – Needs to be able to effectively create category strategies with the ability to influence and guide key stakeholders with sourcing decisions. Needs to clearly understand and articulate the Procurement value proposition and demonstrate clear strategic thinking / intent within work product
  • Technical Skills – Demonstrates strong technical skills required for the role, pays attention to detail, takes initiative to broaden his/her knowledge and demonstrates appropriate financial/analytical skills
  • Drive and Motivation – Successfully handles multiple tasks, operates at pace, takes initiative to improve his/her own performance, works intensely towards extremely challenging goals and persists in the face of obstacles or setbacks
  • Client and Business Focus – Strong stakeholder engagement skills. Effectively handles difficult requests, builds trust, long-term relationships with clients, helps the client to identify/define needs and manages client/business expectations
  • Teamwork – Gives evidence of being a strong team player, collaborates with others within and across teams, encourages other team members to participate and contribute and acknowledges others' contributions
  • Experience of successfully negotiating complex, high-profile contracts, including incentivized service level agreements
  • Excellent client management skills and experience in leading projects involving a range of stakeholders.
  • Track record of being a team player collaborating with others within and across teams
  • Proven, strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Professional and measured approach that has creditability within industry and with peers
  • Strong executive-level communication/presentation skills
  • Impeccable attention to detail and excellent problem solving and analytical skills
  • Strategic thinker with strong implementation ability
  • Proficient with the suite of Microsoft Office software
  • Experience of Sourcing procure to pay tools (Ariba, Fieldglass, PMweb)

Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively to deploy category management techniques to develop multi-year global strategies which support the delivery of the firm’s commercial and operational objectives
  • Partner with business and functional leadership to understand short, medium, and long-term third-party requirements including demand management
  • Support Procurement strategy creation and execution of key initiatives
  • Identify and implement best practices in procurement, commercial and vendor management
  • Drive supply side initiatives to reduce or contain risk, and / or create commercial and revenue generating opportunities
  • Ensure appropriate contract structures / types, pricing models, vendor incentive models, service level agreements, performance indicators and cost models are applied consistently across vendors
  • Partner with internal and external legal counsel to ensure proper forms of Agreement are utilized, contractor conformance with the terms and conditions of the Agreements, and refinement of Agreements as required
  • Manage compliance with and provide reporting on the firm’s commitments in relation to ESG
  • Facilitate sharing knowledge, experiences and best practice within and across global Strategic Sourcing team
  • Support compliance to the Firmwide Third Party Risk and Control Framework and associated programs
  • Engage with Risk Partners across the organization (e.g., compliance, technology), as needed, to review control requirements and drive resolution of Strategic Sourcing issues

FAQs

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree is required, along with relevant professional qualifications.

Is experience in Strategic Sourcing necessary?

Yes, experience in Strategic Sourcing and Category Management, particularly in indirect spend, is required.

What skills are emphasized for this role?

Strong technical, strategic, project management, and foundational skills in supply chain management, sourcing and procurement, vendor management, legal contracting, and operational risk management are emphasized.

Are communication skills important for this position?

Yes, excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with senior professionals and stakeholders.

Will this role require collaboration with other teams?

Yes, regular collaboration with different functions across the firm is a key aspect of this position.

What kind of experience is preferred for leaders in this role?

Experience in successfully negotiating complex, high-profile contracts, including incentivized service level agreements, is preferred.

What software skills are expected from a candidate?

Proficiency with the suite of Microsoft Office software is expected, along with experience with sourcing procure to pay tools like Ariba, Fieldglass, and PMweb.

Is teamwork a critical component of this job?

Yes, being a strong team player and collaborating with others within and across teams is crucial for this role.

How important is the ability to manage multiple tasks?

The ability to successfully handle multiple tasks is essential, as the role requires operating at pace and managing challenging goals.

What type of work environment does Goldman Sachs promote?

Goldman Sachs promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion, supporting individual growth professionally and personally through various opportunities and programs.

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Goldman Sachs

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1869
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Goldman Sachs is a global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm. They offer a range of financial services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals. Goldman Sachs' primary activities include investment banking, asset management, securities trading, and providing advisory services. Their ultimate mission is to be a leading global financial institution, providing superior financial expertise and solutions to their clients. The purpose of Goldman Sachs is to help their clients achieve their financial goals, manage risk, and navigate complex markets. They aim to drive economic growth, foster innovation, and create long-term value for their clients, shareholders, and the communities they operate in. Goldman Sachs is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and client service, serving as a trusted partner and advisor in the world of finance.

Culture & Values

  • Partnership

    We prioritize collaboration and believe in the strength of the collective, creating a culture that fosters teamwork and belonging in the pursuit of professional and personal growth.

  • Client Service

    We lead with a service mindset, working to earn our clients’ trust and exceed their expectations by understanding and overdelivering on their goals.

  • Integrity

    We hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards, insisting on transparency and vigilance from our people as we learn from our experiences and make decisions that instill a sense of pride in our firm.

  • Excellence

    We aspire to nothing less than excellence, striving for exceptional performance and superior results for our clients, our shareholders, and our communities.

Benefits

  • Holiday and Vacation Policies

    We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. This is in addition to any number of statutory and public holidays as determined by each office. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.

  • Financial Wellness & Retirement

    The firm provides a number of resources and offerings designed to help our employees achieve their personal financial goals. We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities — from buying a home, to navigating market volatility and investments, legacy and estate planning, tax strategies, and will preparation.

  • Health Services

    We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.

  • Childcare / Family Care

    In some offices, we offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.

  • Flexible Working

    Based on manager approval, the following arrangements may be available to help employees meet their personal and family responsibilities: part-time schedules, job sharing, telecommuting, and alternate hours.