Strategic/technical purchaser in charge of supplier relationships, negotiations, and sustainable procurement strategies. Managing complex procurement processes and collaborating with various departments.
About the role
- Graduate role in sourcing and supplier management at Lloyds Banking Group. Develop skills through placements in a major blue-chip organization, involved in procurement processes.
Responsibilities
- Procurement involves acquiring goods, services, or works from external sources.
- Initial 12-month training with 2 x 6-month placements across Sourcing and Supplier Management.
- Develop skills in negotiating with suppliers and managing relationships.
- Collaborate with businesses to understand their needs and assist them in making informed decisions.
Requirements
- Commercial awareness - the understanding of how businesses operate, make money, and respond to market dynamics.
- Communication Skills - ability to tailor messages to different audiences, from suppliers to senior stakeholders and convey complex ideas clearly.
- Analytical Thinking - using data to support decision-making, evaluate supplier performance and identify opportunities for value creation.
- Stakeholder Management - building trust-based relationships across business units and with external suppliers.
- Problem Solving - tackling sourcing challenges creatively - whether in negotiations, risk mitigation or supplier onboarding.
- Prioritisation and Time Management - managing conflicting deadlines and adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Team Collaboration - working effectively in cross-functional teams and contributing to group-based case studies and projects.
- Adaptability and Learning Agility - willingness to step outside comfort zones, learn new tools or concepts and reflect on personal growth.
- A desire to understand more about financial services and a procurement department.
- A strong growth mindset, eager to drive your own development and make the most out of opportunities.
Benefits
- A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
- An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
- Share schemes including free shares
- Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
- 28 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top
- A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies
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