IT Category Manager (Part-Time, Job-Share, Full-Time)
Salary: £75-£90k depending on experience plus an excellent benefits package
Location: Home-based/Global/UK Wide
The opportunity:
As an experienced IT sourcing & procurement professional, you will be a key team member of the Zurich Global IT Sourcing & Procurement team. This role requires an individual capable of working in a distributed and dynamic environment with multi-category IT experience (Software/SaaS, Platforms, Digital, Development & Integration services). It offers the opportunity to partner and collaborate with key members of Zurich’s global IT and business teams, managing and delivering key relationships at global, business segment and function levels where strong stakeholder management and a demonstrable track record of delivering multiple complex procurement projects in parallel are key.
The role also involves contributing to the ongoing development and evolution of sourcing and procurement frameworks, processes, and best practices while ensuring compliance and management of commercial variables. You will join a high-performing team that aims to ensure service excellence and best-in-class industry sourcing outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Building trusted and strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Pro-active planning and delivery of IT software, platforms, digital and other IT service procurement projects resulting in high-quality outcomes.
* Delivering through cross-functional working teams (e.g. with business stakeholders, Legal, Risk) to time and organization goals, including contributing to financial targets.
* Delivering associated due diligence and quality requirements to manage relevant risks and other key objectives to support Zurich’s supplier code of conduct.
* Providing ongoing advice and guidance on IT sourcing & procurement, partnering with internal stakeholders to support their goals.
* Identifying, mitigating and escalating performance-related risks as well as commercial and contract issues and, in conjunction with other Subject Matter Experts, ensuring compliance, management and control of specific contract and commercial variables.
* Researching sourcing solutions and best practices to improve the performance and delivery of IT procurement & sourcing services. Propose and lead initiatives to drive the ongoing evolution of sourcing frameworks, tools and processes.
* Some travel may be required both domestic and international.
What are we looking for?
* High level of proficiency in interpersonal skills, including stakeholder management, influencing, effective communication, and listening, both written and verbal.
* Strong experience driving and delivering IT procurement and sourcing projects, preferably in the insurance business, other regulated industries, or IT Service providers.
* Ability to identify ambiguity and manage associated risks.
* Detailed understanding and experience of the IT and software market, and contracting, negotiating and delivering within a highly complex and global organization.
* Ability to manage multiple complex IT procurement projects simultaneously, with a flexible and agile approach to meet processes and deadlines.
* Self-motivated with a strong focus on lifelong learning and professional development.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to create or interpret complex financial models, instructions, proposals, and contract language.
* Experience working in a diverse and distributed team, playing a key role in project, program and change initiatives.
* Solid knowledge of all MS Office Products, proficient in the use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
* Working knowledge of e-procurement software suites.
* Preferably a recognized industry professional qualification (e.g. CIPS / ISM).
As an inclusive employer, we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and can perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.
Who we are:
At Zurich, we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.
With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.
If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognizes and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.
Our Culture:
At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion. We want our people to bring their whole selves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture.
We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support.
The financials:
* 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
* Annual company bonus.
* Income Protection.
* Life cover - four times your salary.
Time away:
* 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
* Three days paid volunteering.
* Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Your health is important to us:
* Access to Private medical insurance.
* Virtual GP appointments.
* Discounted gym membership.
* Free flu jab.
* Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.
We're making a difference:
* Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich.
* Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.
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