Contracting Specialist

Computershare

3.9

(18)

Bristol, United Kingdom

Why you should apply for a job to Computershare :

  • 4.6/5 in supportive management
  • 72% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 78% would recommend this company to other women
  • 82% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Women PLUS employee resource group helps create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and has an equal opportunity
  • We support and encourage flexible working wherever we can to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle
  • We are proud to be part of the 30% Club, launched with the goal of seeing women take up 30% or more of the positions on FTSE-100 boards
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    Position summary

    our CoE of which this role will be part of. These capabilities will cover sourcing and contracting, data analytics and reporting, systems and process improvements, as well as third-party risk management and vendor management activities.

    At Computershare, our global Procurement function plays a vital role in delivering value across all business units, negotiating with third-party suppliers and supporting the purchase of goods and services across every region. As part of this team, the Contracting Specialist operates at a global level, helping to shape our supplier partnerships while ensuring we meet strict legal, regulatory, and internal standards. In this fast-paced and collaborative role, you'll support sourcing efforts across a variety of categories, helping to deliver measurable cost savings and long-term value from our supply chain. You'll lead the negotiation of commercial terms and fees, manage the contracting process end-to-end, and ensure all necessary requisitions and documentation are completed accurately and on time.

    A role you will love

    From handling stakeholder inquiries and supporting supplier onboarding to clearing outstanding purchase orders, your attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence will help keep everything running smoothly.

    You'll also play a key role in analyzing market trends and financial data to support both new and renewal contract decisions, while maintaining an accurate and organized contract management system. Your insights will contribute to cost avoidance initiatives, category-specific strategies, and overall procurement innovation. By driving tail spending initiatives and enhancing our supplier relationships, you'll help position Procurement as a true source of competitive advantage, risk management, and continuous improvement

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Handle small to medium negotiations including contract work, market analysis and financial analysis

    • Support supplier onboarding

    • Contract Management including new and renewals

    • Interact with stakeholders and cross functional teams in support of supplier sourcing.

    • Prepare reporting and presentations as needed

    • Manage small to medium tail suppliers through lifecycle

    What will you bring to the role?

    We are a global business with an entrepreneurial spirit, and we are proud of that. What that comes with is a fast-paced environment and lots of change so you will be resilient in nature and able to adapt quickly and embrace the pace of change we often work under.

    Required:

    • Strong knowledge of Procurement Categories and the associated supplier landscape

    • Experienced at negotiating commercial terms & fees

    • 7 years' Procurement negotiation experience

    • Minimum Project management qualification - or significant experience in this field

    Preferred:

    • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Economics, Finance, Operations or related area

    Rewards designed for you

    Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.

    Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.

    Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you'll receive a company contribution as well.

    Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.

    And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub.

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    ABOUT US

    A company to be proud of

    We're a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it's more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.

    Fairness and culture

    We're dedicated to providing you with the opportunity to succeed on your own merits, starting from the application process and continuing throughout your career with us. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, to remove barriers and obstacles and ensure equal opportunities for all. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.

    ABOUT THE TEAM

    Our Shared Services teams support all of our business lines behind the scenes. Across the world, we have a range of specialisms that ensure the delivery of our business priorities. These include Technology, Information Security, Finance, Risk, Audit, Governance, Marketing and Communications as well as our People team. Join our strategic team and help us look after everything from creating an amazing end to end employee journey to keeping our systems safe. You'll be looking after our people, our clients and their customers, whilst maintaining our exceptional standards around the globe.

    Why you should apply for a job to Computershare :

  • 4.6/5 in supportive management
  • 72% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 78% would recommend this company to other women
  • 82% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Women PLUS employee resource group helps create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and has an equal opportunity
  • We support and encourage flexible working wherever we can to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle
  • We are proud to be part of the 30% Club, launched with the goal of seeing women take up 30% or more of the positions on FTSE-100 boards