Job Description

Procurement specialist \xe2\x80\x93 Contingent Workforce
Wroclaw (Poland) & Gurgaon (India)

This position reports to the HR services, Marketing / Communication & Contingent Workforce Global Category Manager. Global Sourcing & Procurement department is managing 3rd party spending for Information Technologies, Insurance Procurement and General expenses. Within the Indirect scope, HR services, Marketing / Communication & Contingent Workforce are one of them. With a relentless focus on profitability, as a procurement specialist, your objective is to ensure, for Contingent Workforce spending & a few categories, to get the best value from 3rd party relationships while keeping appropriate controls & risk management in place. The Procurement Specialist supports a Global Category Manager, or leads a one-off project, by managing tasks required by the procurement policy and processes in cooperation with Stakeholder / Group / AXA GI\xe2\x80\x99s contacts.

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

\xc2\xb7 Contribute to the implementation of category strategies at a global level (across multiple geographies & time zones), under the supervision of a Global Category Manager.

\xc2\xb7 To deliver savings on AXA XL Contingent Workforce Program to reach our company\xe2\x80\x99s targets (Expense reduction and cost avoidance).

\xc2\xb7 Support collection & analysis of metrics related to the Contingent Workforce scope (qualitative and quantitative benefits).

\xc2\xb7 Support Dashboarding on Contingent workforce across AXA XL.

\xc2\xb7 Contribute & support AXA Group efficiencies projects as a lead for AXA XL.

\xc2\xb7 Execute Contingent Workforce roadmap for Systems integration, D&I introduction & best practices around this category.

\xc2\xb7 Manage Contingent Workforce sourcing committees in line with the Contingent Labour Policy.

\xc2\xb7 Manage Contingent Workforce outsourcing provider performance-based SLAs/KPIs contractually agreed.

\xc2\xb7 Support required checks and due diligence to meet risk, audit, and compliance requirements.

\xc2\xb7 Contribute, when relevant, to cross-functional teams in procurement and general projects as well as pro-actively supporting other team members in their tasks and activities (e.g.: legal framework, benefit methodology\xe2\x80\xa6).

\xc2\xb7 Contribute to various projects or manage a one-off project end to end (ad-hoc basis).

\xc2\xb7 Analysis (spend analysis, definition of service specifications, market survey, AXA leverage).

\xc2\xb7 Prospect & select supplier (RFI/RFP/RFQ process, selection grid, contract negotiation).

\xc2\xb7 Contract & implement (contract architecture & negotiation, QSCT, onboarding, performance management and 360\xc2\xb0 strategic & commercial relationship management).

You will report to the HR services, Marketing / Communication & Contingent Workforce Global Category Manager.

Qualifications

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We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone who has these qualifications and skills:

Required Skills and Abilities:

\xc2\xb7 End-to-end procurement knowledge, category strategy execution, procurement background.

\xc2\xb7 Prior experience as a buyer in an international procurement department in Marketing/communication services and tangible outcomes that have been reached.

\xc2\xb7 Procurement project management, market intelligence; knowledge of tools (Coupa, P2P, Contract Management) & Processes (Global Vendor Risk Framework).

Desired Skills and Abilities:

\xc2\xb7 Driving results.

\xc2\xb7 Autonomous.

\xc2\xb7 Solution and execution driven.

\xc2\xb7 Ability to work on Global departments with virtual management.

\xc2\xb7 Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with senior stakeholders within a matrix organization.

\xc2\xb7 Fluent in English (French & other languages appreciated).

\xc2\xb7 Strategy & tactical thinking.

\xc2\xb7 Innovative.

\xc2\xb7 Good judgment.

\xc2\xb7 Analytical skills.

\xc2\xb7 Integrity.

\xc2\xb7 Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, with a \xe2\x80\x9ccan do\xe2\x80\x9d attitude.

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and speciality risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don\xe2\x80\x99t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business \xe2\x88\x92 property, casualty, professional, financial lines and speciality.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

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Inclusion & Diversity

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It\xe2\x80\x99s about helping one another \xe2\x80\x94 and our business \xe2\x80\x94 to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements.
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits.
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index.
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter.

Learn more at . AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called \xe2\x80\x9cRoots of resilience\xe2\x80\x9d, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society \xe2\x80\x93 are essential to our future. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to protecting and restoring nature \xe2\x80\x93 from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard \xe2\x80\x93 by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We\'re building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We\xe2\x80\x99re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL\xe2\x80\x99s \xe2\x80\x9cHearts in Action\xe2\x80\x9d programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day \xe2\x80\x93 the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.

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