Group Head of Vendor Contracting

Grade EB6

Experian are looking for an accomplished Group Head of Vendor Contracting to join our global procurement team reporting into the Group Chief Procurement Officer. This role is important to providing world-class legal support and driving productivity and consistency through AI-powered legal technology. As a core part of the leadership team, you will promote a people agenda within the legal team, promoting a culture of accountability and performance.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide world-class legal support to the global procurement team, responsible for contracting $2.5 billion annually in spend.
• Manage a team of 9 lawyers based across the core regions in which Experian operates.
• Improve productivity and consistency using AI-powered legal technology.
• Be a core part of the leadership team and lead a people agenda within the legal team.
• Foster a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Ensure Experian is aware of and ready to implement updates in new areas of legislation and regulation.
• Be a important member of the Experian legal and compliance team, collaborating with peers and other second line of defense (2LoD) functions.

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com

• Track record in a globally complex legal environment dealing with regulatory, IP, and licensing matters.
• Willingness and interest in developing legal knowledge in other jurisdictions and an ability to network with peers in other regions.
• Strong communicator who can lay out clear and concise positions for complex matters to a senior audience, including ExCo.
• Interest in legaltech and using this to increase productivity and speed.
• Focused on finding solutions to make the business happen, not on explaining why it can't.

Benefits package includes:

• Hybrid working based in our Nottingham or London offices
• Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan
• Core benefits include pension, bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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