Our client is a leading global Insurance brand and one of the most innovative companies in the industry.
Your new role
As Procurement Category Lead, you will manage engagements with external 3rd party Service Providers in accordance with our clients Procurement Policy.
* Build and foster relationships with key business stakeholders
* Lead delivery of the end-to-end execution of Procurement process in line with our clients Procurement Policy.
* Lead RFx projects and subsequent Contract and Supplier negotiations, including commercial terms to secure the best value
* Negotiate and implement contracts for a variety of goods and services across a broad range of categories, and ensure compliance to the agreed service, performance, quality and delivery levels.
* Manage Supplier Relationships ensuring compliance to agreed service levels, performance quality and commercial terms.
* Analyse annual spend detail and identify cost savings opportunities
* Develop tools to support the Procurement team in analysing data and reporting tools for communicating with stakeholders
You will have 3-5 years Procurement experience preferably in a Financial Services organisation and be CIPS / IIPMM qualified. Proficient MS Suite skills are required, as well as ability to execute projects from beginning to end with emphasis on attention to detail.
What you'll get in return
* Competitive salary with annual review
* Annual company & performance-based bonus
* Contributory pension scheme (up to 10% employer contributions)
* Life Assurance
* Generous annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Employee discounts
* Education support and plenty of learning opportunities.