Your new company We are seeking a well-organised and detail-oriented Sourcing Category Administrator to join our procurement team. The ideal candidate will assist in managing and optimising sourcing operations for the IT Sourcing Category Team within our Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Management function, ensuring that processes are deployed to meet team objectives and that tasks are completed to support the effective operations of the IT Sourcing Category Team. This role involves supporting Sourcing Category Managers and the broader sourcing team in administrative functions, data analysis, and ensuring that key procurement systems and processes are maintained.
Your new role
1. Team Engagement and Pipeline Management: Ensure proper assignment of category managers to sourcing projects. Create and maintain project records in relevant systems, ensuring accurate and timely project tracking.
2. Third Party Pre-Qualification and Due Diligence: Support the team in managing supplier pre-qualification and due diligence processes to evaluate and understand potential supplier risks.
3. Contract Lifecycle Management: Support contract record management and query resolution within relevant procurement systems to ensure and maintain accurate documentation and contract data for stakeholders.
4. Supplier Information Management: Maintain accurate supplier records in relevant systems in consultation with responsible Sourcing Category Managers, including spend, compliance, and product & service information, as relevant.
What you'll need to succeed
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
6. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
7. Eager to learn, seeks feedback, and asks great questions.
8. Attention to detail, organisational, and time and priority management skills.
9. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a hybrid work environment.
10. Some familiarity with the role of the procurement function within an organisation.
What you'll get in return
11. Opportunities for professional development and growth, both within the procurement profession, and the financial services sector.
12. A flexible, dynamic and collaborative work environment.
13. A supportive and invested team within what we think is a great place to work.