Procurement Manager
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Procurement Manager
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] UK is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement efforts, build strategic supplier relationships, and provide expert advice to stakeholders. The role is based in Tunbridge Wells, UK and offers a hybrid work arrangement.
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Global Healthcare offers global healthcare support and protection to individuals and businesses in more than 200 countries.
Job Overview
In this role, you'll lead procurement efforts, build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, and provide expert advice to your stakeholder groups. Your goal is to ensure that the delivery of goods, services, and works is effective, compliant, and offers the best value for money. You'll work closely with the Finance team, supporting senior Finance management by developing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and making sure all activities adhere to regulations and company policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and document procurement frameworks and processes across [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Global Healthcare to ensure they are clearly documented, agreed upon, and consistently applied.
- Lead market analysis through tender specifications, RFPs/RFIs, and develop procurement advisory papers and reports for approval by senior Finance management.
- Lead commercial and contract negotiations, drafting documentation for new engagements, renewals, and work orders.
- Oversee the due diligence process, ensuring robust documentation and evidence for all new engagements.
- Retender all term contracts, adopting strict procurement procedures and company policies.
- Perform regular monitoring of existing relationships and partnerships to ensure adherence to agreements.
- Lead Third Party Risk Management initiatives, establishing documented best practices to improve the control environment.
Work Arrangements
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements.
Your Skills & Experience
- Demonstrated strong procurement expertise across a wide range of categories including IT, Networks, Digital Assets, and Applications.
- Proven negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Solid analytical and market research capabilities, with the ability to interpret legal and contractual documents effectively.
- Experience leading procurement projects, demonstrating strong project management skills.
- Relevant industry-standard procurement qualifications such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or equivalent certifications.
- Extensive experience in procurement, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management within corporate or regulated environments.
Application Instructions
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