Global It Sourcing Partner

As part of a fast-paced team, this role will lead sourcing, supplier management and procurement activities for assigned initiatives in the region and is responsible for assisting in the identification, qualification, development and negotiation of Technology Services sourcing initiatives which deliver predictable and sustainable value to QBE.

Global IT Sourcing Partner

London

Permanent (Hybrid)

At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future.

We are an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Global IT Sourcing Partner to join a well-established and successful Global IT Procurement team. 

This is a dual-focussed role, where you'll collaborate with senior IT stakeholders across multiple geographies assisting in the identification, qualification, development and negotiation of IT sourcing initiatives, and you'll support and lead on our strategic projects.

Your new role

Reporting to the Principal Sourcing Partner, you'll participate in the development of the Group IT Procurement function, assisting to improve the level of maturity and capability of the performance unit.

• Work as a member of the IT sourcing community in the development and maintenance of our sourcing strategy for Global Technology Services 
• Assist in the identification and qualification of sourcing opportunities, development of business cases and the make vs buy decision framework 
• Lead the contract development and negotiation, working with stakeholders and internal service providers (such as Group Legal) to achieve excellent outcomes 
• Business partner effectively on overall technology requirements to deliver required business outcomes from across the IT Supplier base. 
• Leverage market insight and knowledge to deliver actionable insights to stakeholders. 
• Support the delivery of IT change projects and programmes 
• Manage sourcing activity to maximize savings, minimize risk and maximize the quality of service delivered from suppliers. 
• Lead the development of RFI and RFP documentation to support market engagement for services
• Determine own work priorities and activities in line with agreed plans to ensure the achievement of personal and team objectives. 
• Active involvement in development of standards and processes for the successful delivery of Global IT sourcing projects 
• Ensure commercial value is delivered in all areas with clear relevance to business requirements. 
• Influence and role model procurement best practice within and across the procurement department to ensure best in class efficiencies. 
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with executive and senior stakeholders both internally and with strategic partners to facilitate the delivery of business goals. 
• Where required, ensure 3rd Party Risk, IT Supplier Risk and other relevant Minimum Standards are embedded in all sourcing activities performed. 
• Actively coaches and develop more junior/less experienced team members to assist in the achievement of their objectives. 

About You

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation
• Experience in applications services, infrastructure services and/or software procurement 
• Experience of managing sourcing projects and understanding of the sourcing lifecycle 
• Experience with onshore and offshore managed service contracts 
• Proven record of successfully negotiating complex IT service agreements. 
• Proven experience of delivering cost savings through effective implementation of sourcing agreements 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to present information concisely and to clearly identify key issues 
• Good understanding of IT trends and the implications for the business 
• Experience of working in a global organisation managing teams and stakeholders across multiple geographies 

Why QBE? At My Best 

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that’s why we have created “At My Best”. It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it’s not just what we do that matters, it’s how we do it that makes the difference.  In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce.

At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (https://qbeeurope.com/careers/flex-qbe/). 

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Some of the award’s QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include:

5-star Diversity, Equity and inclusion (DEI) awards, 2023 Winner - Insurance Business Canada 

Employer of the Year 2022 Winner – Insurance Insider

British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award 

Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year 

Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response  

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year 

We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent

Inclusion of Diversity

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in.

We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers.  

ESG & Sustainability

At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future.  Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE’s sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative ‘Premiums4Good’, please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report .

About QBE

We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. 

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. 

And our people will be at the centre of our success. We’re proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. 

With more than more than 11,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind. 

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too? 

Your career at QBE — let’s make it happen!