Procurement Specialist Axa Dcp

Procurement Specialist, AXA DCPLocation : SpainIn line with the AXA Group's Driving Progress 2023 strategy and ambition to develop an innovative, transversal solution to help us better serve our customers, AXA's Management Committee recently announced a new strategic initiative - Digital Commercial Platform (DCP) – designed to transform AXA's value proposition. Through DCP, AXA will serve existing and new clients and partners through an evolving business model, where our focus on insurance protection will transition to a combination of protection, prevention, and services – moving from loss prevention to loss prediction.AXA DCP relies on creating an ecosystem of AXA's risk insights, risk management, and risk prevention capabilities to enhance and support our service offering to commercial clients. Clients will be able to access a broad selection of data built on existing or developing AXA assets. The platform will also create value by monetizing unique capabilities and services for our customers, aggregating, and delivering insights from unique data sets with external partners, and fostering end-customer relationships in alignment with brokers.AXA DCP aims to:· Improve our underwriting pricing and claims capabilities across the commercial lines book of business of AXA Group· Create a platform for risk management and prevention services· Build an ecosystem of business partnersAs procurement specialist, your objective is to ensure to get the best value from 3rd party relationships and keeping appropriately controls & risk management in place, by managing tasks required by the procurement policy and processes in cooperation with AXA DCP business stakeholders, AXA XL procurement teams and following AXA Group standards. This role is dedicated to AXA DCP and interacts on a daily basis with Partnership, Client, Product, Technology, Operations, Finance teams, and any other internal functions to AXA DCP or AXA XL needing to be involved in these activities.The Procurement Specialist will support the Procurement Lead and AXA DCP's functions transversally by handling and leveraging processes and systems in place through the supervision of the Procurement Lead while creating the most effective processes for AXA DCP to achieve its ambition using the "freedom within boundaries" principle which has been implemented within the Group to allow AXA DCP's acceleration.DISCOVER your opportunityWhat will your essential responsibilities include?- Establish relationships with the best suppliers and negotiate long-term-value contracts that set out prices, quality standards, cost-reduction targets, delivery timescales, commercial terms and conditions, and the like as may be warranted from time to time.- Implement and continuously upgrade policies and procedures governing procurement and purchasing requirements in line with AXA standards.- Monitor and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulation and AXA standards- Interact with key internal stakeholders in identifying business needs, building relationships and selling the features and benefits of early procurement involvement.- Monitor supplier performance and ensure that contractual obligations are met.- Monitor and report on purchasing activities and expenditure.- Manage preparation, implementation and execution of procurement processes.- Implement procurement processes to ensure efficiency, cost savings and best practices.- Perform sourcing, liaising and negotiating with new and existing suppliers to improve business.- Re-negotiate contracts with suppliers to produce better savings and further value for spend.- Create documentations necessary for the acquisition of materials and services.- Provide outstanding customer service and ensure customer satisfaction.- Manage general projects linked to Procurement function as well as pro-actively support other teams in AXA DCP in their tasks and activities, and be accountable for results- Continuous learning and development of the procurement knowledge and methodologies driving innovation and continuous improvement within the procurement function and specifically for legal and non-legal services- Monitor and ensure the use of common, efficient, ethical procurement processes & procedures by educating internal stakeholders in relevant procurement and contract management principles and ensuring compliance with procurement policies, standards and guidelinesYou will report to the Head of Procurement, AXA Digital Commercial PlatformWe're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:- A Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, finance, operations, supply chain management, or a related area- Team player and ability to collaborate with variety of stakeholders- Knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles- Analytical mindset and creativity to seek, encourage and find non-traditional approaches to further enhance and embed procurement policies and processes.- Good negotiation and contract management skills- Good interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder management and good team player- Good communications skills in order to interface with suppliers and internal customers- Action and solution oriented- Ability to work autonomously- 1/2+ years of direct experience with Sourcing and Procurement functionsFIND your futureAXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't 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 - property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.Learn more at axaxl.comInclusion & DiversityAXA 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's 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 can reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globeRobust support for Flexible Working ArrangementsEnhanced family friendly leave benefitsNamed to the Diversity Best Practices IndexSignatory to the UK Women in Finance CharterLearn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.SustainabilityAt 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 "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – 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're 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's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainabilityAXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.:ES-ES-Barcelona:ES-ES-Madrid:Management And Business Support:Full-time:StandardAXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any colleague or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status or any other category protected by local law.
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