Procurement Sourcing Manager - IT
London/Leeds - Hybrid
Let's make the most of your talent.
We've been helping people carry on with their lives since the 80s, giving them the peace of mind they need to focus on the future. Our vision is a world where insurance is personal, inclusive and a force for good. Our goal is well within reach with a business full of brilliant individuals working together for our customers every single day.
Procurement at Direct Line Group is an expansive, innovative, intelligent affair. Our teams source sustainable, commercially beneficial opportunities that keep us driving forward. We're currently recruiting for a Sourcing Manager within our procurement function, specifically supporting our IT business area.
What you'll be doing:
* Lead the development of sourcing and contracting strategies across a portfolio of categories, sub-categories, and suppliers, promoting the delivery of leading solutions for the business.
* Assume accountability for the successful execution of all sourcing activities, encompassing RFX, Request for proposal (RFP), supplier negotiations, and contracting, ensuring strict adherence to DLG sourcing policy and minimum standards.
* Adapt and implement Category Management as an efficient and effective process, ensuring adherence to all DLG policies, minimum standards, and governance and risk frameworks.
* Ensure that contractual arrangements align with supplier and relationship strategies, facilitating maximum commercial benefits for DLG while mitigating potential risk exposure.
* Support all commercial aspects of implementation, including supplier on-boarding and exit, management of change requests, and resolution of ongoing supplier management issues and disputes.
What we're looking for:
* Experience within a large-scale organisation or in the insurance/financial services sector.
* Proven and current track record of sourcing through to contract negotiation experience.
* Strong commercial awareness.
* Strong communication and influencing skills.
Ways of Working
Our mixed model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. How much you'll be in the office depends on your role, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you.
Benefits:
We offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle and a flexible working model. Our core benefits include:
* 9% employer contributed pension.
* Up to 10% bonus.
* 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover.
* Additional optional Health and Dental insurance.
* EV car scheme allowing colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
* 25 days annual leave.
* Buy as you earn share scheme.
* Employee discounts and cashback.
* Plus many more!
Being yourself
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work - that's why we champion diverse voices and build inclusive workplaces. We've made it our mission to give you everything you need to be authentically you. Discover more at directlinegroupcareers.com
We know you're more than a CV, and we embrace people that work in different ways. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
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