Global Cost & Supplier Optimization Lead

HSBC; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global banking leader seeks a Cost and Supplier Management Lead to drive cost savings across 3rd party expenditures. The successful candidate will develop business cases for cost-saving opportunities, oversee project delivery, and ensure compliance within risk boundaries. Required skills include exceptional problem-solving, strong communication, and advanced analytical abilities. This role is based in Sheffield with a full-time work commitment.

Qualifications

• Operational efficiency and transformation experience with proficiency in Lean problem-solving approaches.
• Experience in managing 3rd party vendor management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Embed yourself within the business understanding 3rd party expenditure and optimisation opportunities.
• Create a pipeline of cost-saving opportunities backed by business cases.
• Compile data sets on 3rd party spend drivers for insights.
• Secure approvals for identified projects with researched business cases.
• Oversee cost reduction projects with procurement and transformation teams.

Skills

Exceptional problem-solving skills

Proven commercial aptitude

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

Strong change and project management capabilities

Advanced analytical skills in Microsoft Excel

Job description

A global banking leader seeks a Cost and Supplier Management Lead to drive cost savings across 3rd party expenditures. The successful candidate will develop business cases for cost-saving opportunities, oversee project delivery, and ensure compliance within risk boundaries. Required skills include exceptional problem-solving, strong communication, and advanced analytical abilities. This role is based in Sheffield with a full-time work commitment.