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 (Marketing Services) for an initial 6 month contract with the potential to extend, based in Bristol/ Edinburgh/Manchester/ Halifax, hybrid role (2 days in the office).

Purpose of the Role:

As a Sourcing Manager you will be supporting Marketing Services sourcing activity within Lloyds Banking Group, leading sourcing projects with senior stakeholders in the Marketing community focussed on driving effective spend management and optimising commercial and risk outcomes across a broad range of sub categories including media spend, creative agencies, marketing tech & market research.

As a Sourcing Manager you will:

Contribute to the development of category strategies, delivering specific sourcing initiatives to drive the effectivesupply of services to LBG and management of the cost base, supporting the marketing community in their adoption of emerging technology and innovations in the marketing sector.Work collaboratively with souring colleagues, internal stakeholders and third party suppliers to effectively manage all aspects of the sourcing lifecycle ensuring the best value from Groupwide agreements in support of LBG strategic vision.Input into category and sub-category strategies reflecting external market conditions whilst optimising the cost of ownership to deliver sustainable strategic direction for the business.Deliver opportunities that drive down cost and deliver value for goods and/or services through the identification of cost saving initiatives in line with the Group's targets and objectives.Develop effective relationships with key internal stakeholders to increase their awareness of sourcing and support for sourcing initiatives.Help to identify best practices, ascertain stakeholder's future requirements and where appropriate, respond to changes in the internal and external business environment to secure best value from third party expenditure.Lead cross functional teams through the sourcing process, leveraging economies of scale through robust contract negotiations, supplier selection and management of the commercial aspects of the 3rd party supplier relationships.Apply knowledge of contractual terms and conditions ensuring appropriate risk mitigation embedded into supply contracts to provide high quality services to the Group.Work collaboratively with the supplier management teams to develop and implement the appropriate supplier governance structure ensuring effective contract handoverWork effectively with internal teams in sourcing and business units to deliver effective management of all aspects of the sourcing life cycle.Report and track financial benefits versus pipeline and targets, identifying potential risksUndertake all activities in line with all relevant Group policies and within Group risk appetite, ensuring compliance to all policies, procedures and systems providing an efficient and auditable sourcing trail that will ensure robust riskMaintain an up to date awareness of own specialist area and market dynamics, taking action accordingly to ensure the best contracts are in place to meet stakeholder needs.Demonstrate core LBG values and behaviours as an active team member and where appropriate, develop and motivate colleagues to be their best. What we require from the candidate:

Financial Services background and experience of Marketing category sourcing.Working knowledge of SAP Ariba sourcing and contract modules is desirable.Ability to identifiy, assess, prioritise, and manage risks in a production process without supervision and provides technical guidance when required.Strong stakeholder management skills.Strong communication skills & self-starter is essential.Strong negotiation skills are essential.Work without supervision while providing technical guidance when required on managing projects and/or programmes within desired cost, time, and quality parameters.Identifies, assesses, prioritises, and manages risks in a production process without supervision and provides technical guidance when required. 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.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business