Santander · 16 hours ago
Sr. Associate, Corporate Services
Boston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$58K/yr - $100K/yr
9+ years expSantander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry, evolving into a technology-driven organization. The Sr. Associate, Corporate Services is responsible for overseeing a diverse line of services, including travel policy management, expense insights through data analysis, vendor relationship management, and supporting banking operations.
BankingCommercial LendingFinanceFinancial ServicesPersonal Finance
Responsibilities
Responsible for verification & agreement of actual financial performance of the Sub-Category, including agreement and verification of savings delivery, budget & forecast data
Directly manages, or ensures management of, all significant contracts
Provides expert external supply market knowledge across the responsible category
Manages risk with vendors as well as achieve operational compliance across all Indirect procurement activities
Identifies and communicate best practices and develop benchmarks that compare internal procurement performance to industry best practices
Implements effective practices for expense review, validation and authorization partner with Procurement teams to optimize third party spend
Prepares efficiency plans and develop business cases in order to successfully implement proposed changes
Partners with Financial Control to develop and implement comprehensive cost allocation methodologies that enhance Senior Management understanding of divisional, product and customer profitability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent field
9+ Years Experience in the Banking/Financial sector and/or Management Consultancy
9+ Years Experience in the end to end project execution process for major strategy projects
Solid understanding of supplier markets, complexities, and has an overall pertinent vision of procurement needs and practices
Network of industry peers, consulting organizations, and real estate suppliers
Maintains an active awareness and understanding of global workplace trends, innovations and opportunities
Understands occupancy and space planning, space programming, scenario development, utilization data analysis, and expertise in change management, including development of change management roadmap
Awareness of linkage between design, real estate planning & financial results, with ability to tailor strategic direction to address financial challenges
Understanding of current workplace planning theories. Advanced knowledge of workplace design, trends
Proven organizational skills, ability to prioritize in order to meet deadlines and provide high quality service to clients
Flexible approach with the ability to adapt to changing conditions and priorities and to work in a collaborative team environment
Distills complex information to the essential for client decision-making. Capable of participating in discussions with internal clients on design and space use concepts
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to present to and communicate with demanding clients within the Business Units, managing expectations throughout the design and delivery process
Computer skills in Microsoft platforms. High proficiency in Excel
Able to execute operationally, complex sourcing activities
Understands sourcing processes, able to implement more than one option: RFX, e-sourcing or pooling Supplier Relationship Management
Demonstrates a collaborative approach in delivering business outcomes
Understands the broad range of environmental and social sustainability reporting Commercial Negotiation
Solid understanding of most contract terms and able to craft terms with legal and management support
Basic understanding of adversary's position, desired outcomes, and leverage
Ability to involve stakeholders in negotiation preparations and events
Ability to identify the appropriate supplier performance measurements (KPIs)
Demonstrates ability in working with multiple ERP systems: SAP, Oracle, Spend Analytics
Understands how to analyze large data sets and extract valuable information
Ability to build quantitative models and support decision making
Preferred
Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education
Experience in Microsoft Office products
Benefits
Fair and competitive rewards package
Benefits are designed to support you, your family and your well-being, now and into the future
Company
Santander
Banco Santander is a banking firm that specializes in various banking services including retail, commercial, digital, & investment banking.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2013-05-30Post Ipo Equity
1987-08-07IPO
Leadership Team
Hector Grisi
Consejero Delegado de Banco Santander
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