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Sourcing High Class Industry Experts @ Aviva Ireland
Are you ready to take charge and make a real impact? As an Operations Supplier Relationship Manager at Aviva, you'll be at the forefront of managing and optimizing relationships with our third-party suppliers, ensuring they deliver top-notch services and products that exceed expectations. You'll be the driving force behind our Operations team, working closely with internal stakeholders to unlock value, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Build and nurture dynamic relationships with key suppliers to foster collaboration and peak performance.
2. Lead negotiations, implement, and manage supplier contracts, ensuring compliance and maximizing value.
3. Regularly assess supplier performance against KPIs and SLAs, and spearhead improvement initiatives to elevate standards.
4. Identify and tackle risks associated with supplier relationships, including financial, operational, and reputational challenges.
5. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align supplier services with business objectives and drive success.
6. Propel continuous improvement initiatives to boost supplier performance and achieve cost savings.
7. Ensure all supplier activities adhere to Aviva's policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements.
Skills & Experience:
1. Experience in supplier management, procurement, or a related field, preferably in a regulated industry.
2. Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
3. Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Knowledge of procurement and supplier management best practices.
6. Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
7. Proactive and resilient with strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
8. Team-oriented and collaborative working style.
What you will get in this role:
* Competitive salary based on skills, experience, and qualifications.
* Generous pension scheme with employer matching (up to 14% if you contribute 8%).
* Annual performance bonus and pay review.
* Holiday entitlement of 29 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell additional days.
* Free parking.
* Share plans, savings schemes, and profit sharing schemes.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Travel schemes and family leave policies.
* Discounts on Aviva products and other benefits.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Support for professional development and clear career progression.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
We foster an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued, regardless of age, disability, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or other characteristics. We promote flexible working arrangements to suit our employees' needs.
To apply, submit your application online. For alternative application methods, contact megan.crabbe@aviva.com.
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