Lead Supplier Manager - Procurement

Lead Supplier Manager - Procurement

The primary purpose of the HSBC Technology Cost & Contract management team is to govern all third-party IT spend for the banks Technology office (CTO) (c$3bn) including managing and continuously improving the Cost Management processes

In this fantastic new role, you will join a growing team to work with the IT CIOs, COOs, Architecture, Category and supporting teams to optimise IT’s utilisation of third-party hardware, software, resources, and associated IT services (including non-permanent workforce) to maximise value and cost savings to HSBC

In this global leadership position within the Technology sourcing leadership group, you will have direct responsibility for leading, developing and managing a global team to deliver against set targets as well as contributing to the wider Tech Sourcing initiatives. You will engage with multiple senior stakeholders, develop strong relationships, influence strategy and be seen as a trusted partner

In this role, duties will include:

• Managing the contract lifecycle from an IT perspective for a number of specific contracts, including evaluating renewals of contracts ahead of time, challenging demand / requirements and working collaboratively with technical teams and procurement to obtain an optimal commercial deal.
• Engaging with Technology Architecture to ensure all third party Spend, contracts and technologies are aligned from a strategic perspective
• Being the global owner for contract and cost knowledge in assigned IT area. Support will be provided to each area COO function to assist working towards an accurate budget with Headwinds identified as appropriate.
• Maintain and observe HSBC internal control standards, implement and observe Group Compliance Policy. Demonstrate adherence to internal controls. This will be achieved by adherence to all relevant procedures, keeping appropriate records and, where appropriate, by the timely implementation of internal and external audit points, including issues raised by external regulators.

 To be successful in this role you should have the following skills:

Technical:

• Global IT Vendor management
• Vendor, cost and commercial management including cost reduction / optimisation programmes
• IT Infrastructure technical platforms / technologies
• Procurement
• Stakeholder management
• Relationship management
• Project Management
• Negotiation

Behavioural Skills:

• Customer Orientated
• Outcome Orientated
• Problem Solver

Cognitive Skills:

• Divided attention
• Quantitative
• Critical thinking
• Collaboration
• Analytic

This role can be based in Fareham, London, Birmingham or Sheffield on a hybrid basis.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk:

Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com

Telephone: +44 207 832 8500