Procurement - Sourcing Manager (Hybrid)

Legal & General is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor. We’ve been safeguarding people’s financial futures since 1836, aiming to build a better society for the long term by investing our customers’ money in things that make life better for everyone and create value for our shareholders.

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.

We’re recruiting for a Sourcing Manager to join us. We’re offering a base salary of £46,300 - £73,300 and a strong benefits package.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our growing procurement team at Legal & General. If you’re passionate about making a difference and eager to work in a dynamic, high-performing environment, we want to hear from you!

Our Group Procurement team launched a 3 year transformation strategy in 2023 and secured investment in people and systems to deliver the vision of creating a Procurement Centre of Excellence for Legal and General. We are embedding category management and innovative sourcing strategies, and partnering with stakeholders to become a strategic enabler for the business. It’s an exciting time to join our team and be part of the transformation.

The team work flexibly and prioritise engagement and collaboration with colleagues to ensure great business partnering and best outcomes. A typical working week is two days in an office/supplier location and three days at home.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing procurement activities across various categories including IT, marketing, property, and workplace
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic procurement initiatives
• Supporting the development and implementation of procurement strategies
• Engaging in supplier negotiations and contract management
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of procurement processes and tools
• Providing guidance and support to junior team members
• Participating in the transformation and optimisation of supply spend

Who we're looking for:

• Experienced procurement professionals with a background in various categories
• Individuals with a mix of experience levels, from seasoned experts to those looking to grow
• Candidates who are adaptable and sector-agnostic, with a willingness to learn
• Team players with strong collaboration and communication skills
• Professionals who are committed to excellence and continuous improvement
• People who are passionate about driving positive change and innovation

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   
• Private medical insurance (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 
• 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

Legal & General is a leading financial services group and major global investor, named Britain’s Most Admired Company in 2023, for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future.

We aim to build a better society for the long term by investing our customers’ money in things that make life better for everyone.

If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming 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 strive to be open, mindful and inclusive, so are always willing to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs.

If you’re open to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.