We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.
Our client Lloyds Banking Group is a leading UK based financial services group providing a wide range of banking and financial services, focused on personal and commercial customers. Lloyds Banking Group support a culture of Inclusion and opportunities to develop to become the Bank of the future and Helping Britain Prosper.
On behalf of Lloyds Banking Group, AMS are looking for a Sourcing Manager - People and HR Services for a 7 Month Day Rate Contract that can be based from any of the following Lloyds Office Hubs; Bristol, Halifax, Edinburgh, Wolverhampton or London. This will be a Hybrid Working Model, candidates will be required to be in office 2 Days per week.
Job Description - The Role
At Lloyds Banking Group, they have a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper and to become the best Financial Services provider for our customers. Through their brands, the Group has a relationship with just about every household and community in the UK. Lloyds underpin the lives of millions of individuals and businesses and play a key role in helping to build a growing UK economy.The right candidate will join the team as a Sourcing Manager and provide sourcing expertise across a range of sub-categories.This Team predominantly supports the People function, although will occasionally gain exposure to other areas of the group as well. You'll be working with the business to source new 3rd party solutions for a range of services as well as optimising, re-negotiating or re-tendering services with existing suppliers.Across the Team, services cover a variety of activities including Contingent Worker resourcing, Permanent Resourcing, Health & Wellbeing, Reward & Recognition, Learning & Development and outsourced Operations.Each week will be different in this role, and it is a great opportunity to learn more about the wider LBG business as you will communicate with business leads across the entirety of the People function. It is also very exciting, as internal customers look to the People & HR Services Sourcing Team to bring not only their sourcing expertise, but a perspective on the optimal solutions and performance measures.
Responsibilities as a Sourcing Manager - People and HR Services:
You'll contribute to the development of category strategies, delivering specific initiatives to drive the effective supply of services to LBG and management of the cost base.You'll supervise initiatives with the business that drive effective spend management through demand management, simplifying specifications and achieving excellent business outcomes.You'll work collaboratively with colleagues, internal partners and third-party suppliers to optimally run all aspects of a project lifecycle ensuring the best value in support of LBG's strategic vision.You'll lead Sourcing activities across the category and create market competition to generate the best possible commercial outcomes as well as bringing innovation to the business.You'll develop strong working relationships across senior stakeholder communities. What we require from the candidate:
We're seeking self-motivated driven individuals, with a strong Sourcing, Financial and I.T. background, however candidates with other key attributes detailed in the desirable skills experience and qualifications section below will also be considered.
Candidates should also possess;
Strong End to End Sourcing Management ExperienceStrong Commercial AwarenessStrong Negotiation SkillsStrong Communication and Influencing skills; ability to work with Senior StakeholdersLeadership SkillsTeamwork and Collaboration This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, impactful team and make a real difference.
Next Steps
Lloyds Banking Group will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.
If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.
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