Assistant Manager, Comms & Marketing, Travel, M&E, Content - London Stock Exchange Group

Support the development and implementation of a comprehensive procurement strategy for Corporate Affairs & Marketing across all regions. This role ensures cost efficiency, quality of service delivery, and compliance with companys policies. The role will perform a combination of sourcing, supplier relationship management and business partnering activities, with an emphasis on sourcing for the above categories.
Key Responsibilities / Tasks

• Support development and implementation a global category strategy for Corporate Affairs (Comms, Gov Affairs & Regulation, Sustainability) and Marketing (Creative, Media, Digital, Content, Merchandise)
• Define, gain agreement to and implement strategic sourcing plans for Corp. Affairs & Marketing category, and sourcing initiatives in support of defined business goals and business roadmaps that also align with LSEGs sustainability goals
• Support the implementation of strategic and preferred suppliers for the Category and drive downwards the number of active suppliers.
• Implement a programme of supplier categorisation to drive value and focus and lead supplier negotiation and contract management
• Use internal and external data and analysis, relationships and specialist insight to provide a clear expert view on business investment decisions (e.g. spend analysis, supply markets, sourcing value levers, supply market reviews, business case assessments etc.), to stimulate innovative problem solving within the business
• Develop and commit to performance targets and provide reporting in line with business compliance and procedures, provide support to business
• Anticipate future procurement challenges, ensuring the business is equipped with the right strategies to deliver the best possible commercial outcomes
  

Skills and Experiences

• Extensive procurement experience and industry / market knowledge relating to Indirect Procurement and more specifically Corporate Affairs & Marketing including subcategories such as Communications, Sustainability, Public Affairs, Gov Affairs & Regulations, Creative Services, Digital, Media, Content Promotion, Advertising, Print, Merchandise, Sponsorships etc.
• Strong knowledge of Marketing suppliers market and experience of dealing and negotiating with the major market agencies, both commercially and contractually;
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) including the ability to produce compelling narratives to guide internal business partners to sound decision-making
• Educated to degree level and/or ideally procurement / supply operation qualification, e.g. MCIPS or IAACM.
  

Career Stage:
Senior Associate
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:
Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If youre ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, wed love to hear from you.
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