ABOUT US
We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.
We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.
- Lead an international team of 50+ people and continue to strengthen their skills and competencies
- In line with SWIFT strategy and its operating plans, shape and implement a Global Procurement Strategy and its multi-year roadmap, looking at the procurement process end-to-end from Sourcing, Vendor Risk Management and Procurement Operations
- Deliver synergies and optimization while providing a high quality financial and administration service to the organization
- Establish and enforce procurement policies and procedures to comply with legal, regulatory (e.g. DORA) and ethical standards
- Mature the existing vendor risk management framework in line with the company risk framework and evolving governance landscape
- Develop a mid-term vision and roadmap for Business services, in line with the new way of working, including technical and building management, logistics, reception and catering services
- Lead and drive a procurement and facilities digital agenda, including AI, to further improve efficiencies within the department
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of procurement and facilities goals with organizational objectives
- Represent SWIFT externally when required and initiate development of appropriate external relationships
- Enable business transformation in line with the company vision and strategy, including embedding future ready capabilities in the team
Experience & Qualifications:
- Global Head of Procurement prior experience ideal
- Experience in a regulated industry highly desirable
- Experience interacting with ExCo and Board desirable
- 15+ years of relevant experience, out of which, at least 7 years in as people manager
- Authentic and grounded leader: articulates and defines a direction taking into account customer needs and company strategy, acts with integrity, respect, fairness and inclusivity
- Solid track record of managing teams: builds highly effective teams that are empowered to achieve results and find creative solutions, shows genuine interest in people, develops and grows individuals
- Sound management and operational excellence in the execution of core activities: drives results as per planned roadmaps and objectives, explains intent behind goals and expectations, ensures high quality outcomes
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills: collaborates as one across the organization, communicates in a clear and transparent way, negotiates in a commercial context, establishes constructive relationships with key stakeholders within and outside of the organization
What we offer
We put you in control of career
We give you a competitive package
We help you perform at your best
We help you make a difference
We give you the freedom to be yourself
We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.
If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.
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What We Do
SWIFT is a global member-owned cooperative and the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services. We provide our community with a platform for messaging and standards for communicating, and we offer products and services to facilitate access and integration, identification, analysis and regulatory compliance. Our messaging platform, products and services connect more than 11,000 banking and securities organisations, market infrastructures and corporate customers in more than 200 countries and territories. SWIFT also brings the financial community together – at global, regional and local levels – to shape market practice, define standards and debate issues of mutual interest or concern. For more information, visit www.swift.com or follow us on Twitter: @swiftcommunity
