Category Lead

Intact Insurance UK; Chelmsford; Híbrido; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

Up to 11% pension contributions

Health & wellbeing programmes

Career development and mentoring

Inclusive culture and employee nets

Descripción de la vacante

Intact Insurance UK is seeking a Category Lead in the Sourcing Centre of Excellence to drive sourcing across multiple categories. You will manage end-to-end activities, ensure governance, and maintain documentation while engaging internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and timelines.

In this permanent role, you’ll contribute to continuous improvement, accelerate cycle times, and apply ESG sourcing standards.

Formación

• Experience in a procurement or commercial role in a complex or regulated environment.
• Practical experience running RFQs, mini-tenders or supplier evaluations.
• Ability to operate across multiple categories and adapt quickly.
• Strong attention to detail with governance and documentation focus.
• Good commercial awareness and structured supplier evaluation.
• Confident communicator with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Sound judgement to escalate issues and manage risk.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver sourcing execution across multiple categories within frameworks.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing activity from engagement to award.
• Ensure activity aligns with policies, templates and governance.
• Maintain cadence, quality of delivery and service timelines.
• Prepare clear documentation and audit trails for supplier activity.
• Collaborate with colleagues and escalate higher-risk initiatives.
• Engage stakeholders to clarify requirements and timelines.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and cycle times.
• Use sourcing tools effectively and ensure data accuracy.
• Apply ESG and responsible sourcing requirements as defined.

Conocimientos

Procurement experience

Sourcing activity

Multi-category sourcing

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder communication

Judgement and escalation

Organisational skills

Herramientas

Sourcing tools and systems

Descripción del empleo

Intact Insurance is the new name for RSA in the UK, Ireland, and across Europe. It’s a new name and a new way to do business. Backed by global expertise and a commitment to service that feels different, we’re focused on making insurance simpler, faster, and more responsive. Shape the future We’re leading a transformation in insurance helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re stepping into a career where you can make a real difference. Grow with us We’re customer-driven, community-focused, and committed to helping our people grow. Whether you’re early in your journey or bringing years of experience, we’ll support you with the tools, flexibility, and opportunities to thrive. Win as a team As a Category Lead within the Sourcing Centre of Excellence, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality sourcing execution across a broad range of procurement activity at Intact UK. Operating across multiple categories, you will execute tactical sourcing events efficiently, compliantly and at pace, ensuring the business receives timely commercial support within approved frameworks. You will work as part of a centralised Sourcing Centre of Excellence, reporting to the Manager, Procurement Centre of Excellence and partnering closely with colleagues to execute sourcing activity, manage supplier interactions and maintain strong governance. This role plays a direct part in ensuring procurement activity is delivered at pace, with consistency and commercial discipline across the organisation.

You’ll make an impact by

• Deliver sourcing execution across multiple categories, including RFQs and mini-tenders within approved frameworks and thresholds.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing activity for defined requirements, from supplier engagement through to award recommendation and handover.
• Ensure all sourcing activity is conducted in line with procurement policies, templates, controls and governance standards.
• Maintain strong pace, consistency and quality of delivery, meeting agreed timelines and service expectations.
• Prepare and maintain clear, accurate sourcing documentation, including supplier communications, evaluation records and audit trails.
• Work closely with colleagues, escalating complex, higher-risk or out-of-scope initiatives appropriately.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, timelines and sourcing routes within defined guardrails.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline sourcing activity and improve cycle times.
• Use sourcing tools and systems effectively, ensuring accurate data capture and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Apply ESG, sustainability and responsible sourcing requirements as defined in procurement frameworks.

Your Skills And Experience

• Experience in a procurement or commercial role, ideally within a complex or regulated organisational environment.
• Practical experience running sourcing activity such as RFQs, mini-tenders or competitive supplier evaluations.
• Ability to operate across multiple categories and adapt quickly to different sourcing requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage documentation and governance requirements confidently.
• Good commercial awareness and structured approach to supplier evaluation and decision-making.
• Confident communicator, able to engage professionally with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Sound judgement to recognise when issues, risks or exceptions require escalation.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities in parallel.

Why you’ll love it here

Being part of our team means you’ll have the support and freedom to bring your best self to work each day. As a permanent member, here’s what you can look forward to

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Up to 11% pension contributions
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell options
• Health & wellbeing + virtual GP
• Career development and mentoring
• Inclusive culture + employee networks
• Share investment options

Our DEI commitment

We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. As an Equal Opportunity and Disability Confident Employer, we ensure fair consideration for all applicants and offer interviews to all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different and are happy to explore flexible working options such as reduced hours or job shares to support work–life balance. If you meet the core criteria but not every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. Let’s explore how this role could support your next career step. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know we’re here to support you.