Procurement Associate (12 month FTC)

Why work for us?

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together.

Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.

Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:

Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust

If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

• Work as a member of a global team focused on both regional and global tasks
• Must be familiar with terminology, concepts, and processes related to strategic sourcing and contract management including:
• Vendor research and analysis
• Competitive Bidding Process (RFP, RFQ, RFI, etc.)
• Contract negotiation (strong understanding of key business terms contained within a contract as well as some familiarity with legal terms)
• Ability to manage several projects at once in addition to ensuring that all daily procurement activities such as issuance of purchase orders, processing of vendor payments, record keeping, etc. are completed
• Day to day handling of a variety of procurement needs across the middle and front office through various methods
• Ability to work and develop influential relationships with stakeholders in different global locations and run projects on a global basis including global sourcing projects.
• Management of vendor and contract lifecycle as needed to ensure contracted terms are being met
• Must research and understand high level drivers behind large-level procurement activities and best support them through thorough and detail-oriented contract negotiations
• Execute and provide spend analytics to key internal clients allowing them to manage their vendor base and budgets
• Develops and maintains records and files necessary for efficient operations
• Handle a large workload and self-manage deadlines
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Generous Holiday policies
• Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass
• Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
• Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
• All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

Must have skills

• Highly self-motivated, bring drive, energy and pace to Procurement activity.
• Ability and desire to work autonomously
• Thrives in an environment with multiple, changing priorities that require exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, and that require tight deadlines
• Understand complex business problems, apply advanced analytical thinking / market knowledge and drive the most appropriate business outcome.
• Understanding of the financial services industry and its associated vendors
• Effective negotiating skills – both commercial and contract terms
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Enjoys working in cross-department teams and with diverse sets of clients
• Comfortable interacting and building relationships with individuals at all levels of the company
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Desires a position of responsibility and growth
• A “can do”, team-oriented attitude demonstrated by energy, determination and professionalism

Nice to have skills

• CIPS Qualified up to Level 4
• Bachelor’s Degree
• MBA or similar financial degree preferred
• Experience of using Procurement technologies such as spend, sourcing and contract tools
• Experience with working with Finance, Accounts Payable, and Legal teams
• Experience in a procurement and/or vendor management role
• Experience of analytics, preferably in spend analytics and data management

Potential for growth

• Mentoring
• Leadership development programs
• Regular training
• Career development services
• Continuing education courses

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.

At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at recruiter@janushenderson.com.

Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee’s job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).

All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position. Janus Henderson is an equal opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.