Manager Global Procurement

2 months ago

Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom American Express Full time

You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.

With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.

How will you make an impact in this role?

The role will be based in the UK and report to the Director of Global Contract Governance and Effectiveness (GCGE).In this role you will be responsible for:

managing the global suite of GSM procurement contracting templates, liaising with global GSM teams and GCO to ensure they remain up to date with legal requirements and making them available on SS&BE's contract management system (Conga) and managing the global contract inventory. Leading GSM reviewer and subject matter expert for the Information Protection Contract Requirements (IPCR), part of the contract that addresses data protection, information security, privacy requirements and transfer of data across regions. Acting as a key contact for SS&BE with respect to compliance projects across the Enterprise that impact third parties and/or the procurement contracting process e.g. anti-trust concerns relating to certain types of non-solicitation clauses, implementation of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), European Banking Authority (EBA) Guidelines compliance, Intra-Agency Guidelines compliance etc. Liaising with Regulatory Change Management (RCM) team and acting as Project Manager with respect to RCM entries that impact the procurement contracting process.  Leading projects to enhance internal GSM systems and drive better working practices, including continuing developing Conga contract redlining functionality and AI enhancements. Supporting Contract Managers with day to day contracting queries arising out of supplier negotiations, providing up front guidance on contracting approach and structure. Planning, co-ordinate and leading the monthly “GSM Information Share” meetings across the regions.Sharing topical information and leading contract training initiatives, facilitating guest speakers from other teams (TLM, GCO etc). Working with ESG and Diversity leads to ensure GSM documents and processes remain at the forefront of best practise for these developing workstreams.

Minimum Qualifications

A degree or equivalent experience in a relative field (law, business management, supply chain management desirable) Extensive, broad-based sourcing, category management and/ or contract management experience. Experience and proven track record required in complex contract negotiations. Ability to effectively redline, solid understanding of legal principles and priorities and the ability to offer solutions to supplier pushbacks. Proven ability to draft and develop project plans to include key milestones, critical paths, roadblocks, risks, next steps and a risk based approach. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work across a wide range of teams and build effective working relationships.  Desire to learn and continuously searching to understand industry best practices and find creative solutions. Ability to thrive in a fast paced and fluid business environment. Understanding of Third Party Lifecycle Management would be advantageous.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

Competitive base salaries  Bonus incentives  Support for financial-well-being and retirement  Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)  Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need  Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)  Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)  Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program  Career development and training opportunities

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

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