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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Cranston, RI
Cranston, Rhode Island

About this job

Description

Supply Chain Services is playing a significant role in the Citizens Bank journey. Our capabilities and solutions are in more demand than ever, delivering value to our customers and businesses.  Leaders with drive and ambition will find opportunities to make an important contribution to the Citizens Bank strategy and future success.

The Head of Banking Operations Sourcing will be responsible for driving and implementing tailored sourcing strategies and procedures while providing senior level guidance within Citizens Bank.  You will be leading a team and managing category spend for commodity areas such as payments/deposits, properties, lending services, marketing, operations and print.  In addition, the Head of Banking Operations Sourcing will oversee the Supplier Diversity program for the enterprise as well as the Corporate Travel program. 

In addition to developing and implementing sourcing strategies to meet enterprise-wide objectives, you will be responsible for:
  • Overseeing the implementation of the new agreements
  • Supporting the assessment of the performance of suppliers and developing supplier improvement plans to support the continued focus on delivering improved value
  • Leading strategic supply chain and business change
  • Guiding the Corporate Travel program to ensure that employees are provided with industry leading travel planning and booking services/technology
  • Guiding the Supplier Diversity program to expand the reach of the program to benefit both diverse suppliers and the Bank
  • Presenting, influencing and developing people
  • Coaching your team to deliver in a professional and innovative manner

Qualifications

Experience and Skills:
  • 10 years or more of relevant Sourcing experience preferably in financial services
  • Experience maintaining internal and external relationships and a strong network of contacts
  • 5 years of Professional Services sourcing experience
  • In-depth knowledge of commodities, services and their supply markets
  • In-depth knowledge of suppliers their markets and supply base management
  • Strong commercial negotiation skills and a proven track record in the successful implementation of indirect services deals
  • Demonstrated understanding of supplier management and experience in building relationships with strategic suppliers and management of multi-dimensional business relationships
  • Broad understanding of contract management techniques through effective management of contractual performance
  • Demonstrated high level of understanding and application of financial and management accounting principles within purchasing
  • Developed negotiation techniques and application in complex negotiations within the Purchasing cycle
  • Strong knowledge of vendor risk management and financial services regulations
  • Expert presentation skills both written and verbal
  • Experience communicating to executive level audience
Educations and Certifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree required, Master's Degree preferred
  • Member of CIPS preferred

Hours & Work Schedule

Hours per Week:  40

Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM


Why Work with Us

At Citizens, you’ll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth.


Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Citizens Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.


Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer Disabled/Veteran


Citizens Bank is a brand name of Citizens Bank, N.A. and each of its respective subsidiaries, and Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania.


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