Senior Sourcing Specialist, Professional Services in London

Join as a Senior Sourcing Specialist to take your career to the next level with a global market leader.

Our Global Sourcing & Procurement Services (GS&PS) colleagues manage all AIG third party spend, ensuring maximized productivity and quality. Our global team includes Category Strategy, Negotiations and Execution, Transformation, Operations, Productivity, Environmental Sustainability, Supplier Diversity, Analytics, Tools and Program Governance. GS&PS is committed to providing value to our stakeholders through building trust, providing a best-in-class procurement experience, maximizing profit, minimizing risk and enabling sustainable growth for AIG.

As the Senior Sourcing Specialist for Professional Services (IT & Non-IT) in UK & EMEA, you will be responsible for executing category strategy and leading sourcing initiatives in partnership with business leadership. Success in this role requires building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers to deliver optimal value. You will manage multiple complex and time-sensitive projects, ensuring alignment with AIG's policies and strategic goals.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing processes for Professional Services, encompassing contract negotiations, RFP management, and sourcing strategy development.
• Take ownership of complex contract negotiations, driving favourable business and pricing terms and conditions based on comprehensive market research and benchmark analysis.
• Spearhead cross-functional teams to define precise Professional Services supplier requirements and facilitate collaborative supplier selection, ensuring successful contract completion by business-critical deadlines.
• Assess supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and high-quality service delivery to business stakeholders.
• Establish strong relationships with business leaders and stakeholders, gaining a deep understanding of their strategic direction, requirements, and priorities across assigned spend categories.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on procurement best practices and strategies, upholding AIG's global procurement ethics and policies.
• Maintain expertise on market trends, supplier dynamics, and regulatory changes impacting the Professional Services category to inform strategic sourcing decisions.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• Significant experience in strategic sourcing and complex contract negotiations specifically within Professional Services (IT and non-IT).
• Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and effectively manage a portfolio of supplier agreements in the Professional Services category.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify potential issues, propose solutions, and balance interests to achieve mutually beneficial agreements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with senior management.
• In-depth knowledge of best-in-class Sourcing, Contracting, and Vendor Management processes, ideally within a complex organizational environment.
• Customer-centric approach, with a strong focus on understanding business needs and delivering solutions that provide maximum value.

At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

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