Lead Supplier Relationship Manager - Asset Management at LegalAndGeneral

City of London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management, Asset Management, Strategic Outsourcing, Stakeholder Management, Commercial Acumen, Team Leadership, Governance, Negotiation, Performance Management, Change Management, Regulatory Compliance, Coaching, Process Development, Customer Experience, Financial Planning, Excel

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor. We’ve been safeguarding people’s financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders. We are one of the world’s largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities. Together, these underpin our retirement and protection solutions: we are an international player in pension risk transfer, in UK and US life insurance, and in UK workplace pensions and retirement income. Our Group Functions provide the services that all areas of the business need. This requires a talented and diverse team behind the scenes, who enable everyone at L&G to do what they do best. Joining us means helping to improve the lives of our customers and contributing to the success of the business every day. Job Description We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Lead Supplier Relationship Manager to join our team and partner closely with our Asset Management business. This is a high-impact leadership role, operating at Senior Leadership Team and Group Management Committee level, where you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping supplier strategy and driving excellence across middle and back-office outsourcing. What you’ll be doing: Leading the supplier relationship management agenda and aligning it with business strategy and transformation objectives Driving programmes of change to embed best practice and deliver successful supplier and organisational performance Coaching and developing team members to foster a high-performance culture and role-modelling SRM excellence Overseeing governance across the full contract lifecycle, including negotiation, performance management, and exit planning Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support contract negotiations and renewals for in-scope suppliers Managing escalated disputes to ensure timely resolution with minimal operational impact Developing and delivering processes and systems that enhance service consistency and customer experience Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies while achieving business objectives Qualifications Who we’re looking for: Extensive experience in asset management and strategic outsourcing relationships Proven expertise in supplier relationship management and SRM best practices Strong commercial acumen with the ability to deliver robust commercial outcomes Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at executive and board level Strategic mindset with excellent business and financial planning capabilities Experience in leading and developing high-performing teams Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Degree-level qualification (preferably in business, economics, supply chain) or equivalent experience Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer: The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes Generous pension contribution Life assurance Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only) At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday Competitive family leave Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only) There are the many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online In 2023, some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart Additional Information At L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel. We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time, term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand, we accommodate requests when we can. It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose. Permanent/Regular or Fixed Term Contract/Temporary: Permanent (UK and ROW) / Regular (US) L&G Business Unit: Legal & General Group Functions L&G sub Business Unit: PROCUREMENT Primary Location: London, One Coleman Street Job Family: Supply Chain

Responsibilities

Lead the supplier relationship management agenda and align it with business strategy. Drive change programs to embed best practices and enhance supplier performance.