The Supplier Manager is part of the Global Customer Outsourced Services team and reports directly to the Director of Customer Outsourced Services. We handle supplier relationships, contracts, governance processes, communications and reporting across multiple countries and time zones. We work closely with LSEG’s Group Procurement and our third-party suppliers.

Responsibilities
Are you flexible and willing to work across geographies and time zones?
•    Conduct regular performance reviews with appointed Suppliers. Ensure that Suppliers meet contractual obligations and deliver the required level of service.
•    Monitor and report on spend, Supplier performance and resource utilization etc.
•    Work alongside team members to raise purchase orders and reconcile supplier invoices.
•    Carry out forecasting activities and ensure that Suppliers have the correct level of resources available to support LSEG requirements. 
•    Plan and monitor spend with Suppliers on a regular basis ensuring no budget issues and alignment with Finance team.
•    Review and define new outsourcing requirements.
•    Draft and run third party contracts.
•    Identify and implement improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
•    Provide support with Logistics related activities, deliver projects and carry out ad hoc activities as requested.

Skills

•    Solid expertise in Procurement / Vendor Management / Supply Chain Management.
•    Excellent written and spoken English!
•    Independent with excellent time management and critical issue skills.
•    Strong reporting and analytical skills, ability to summarize data and attention to detail.
•    Numerate with great organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
•    Collaborative with strong listening skills.

Competencies

•    Great understanding of Procurement / Supplier Management.
•    Commitment to service quality and continuous process improvements. 
•    Able to communicate and negotiate with various internal and external partners.
•    Problem solver who is self-motivated and a strong contributor within a team.
•    Good interpersonal, communication, influencing, and collaboration skills.
•    Strong business ethics, values and behaviors.
•    Happy to mentor others!