Global Strategic Buyer: Sourcing & Fleet Excellence

Allianz; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance provider is seeking a Senior Strategic Buyer to manage supplier relationships and procurement processes. You will lead key negotiations, drive Group Purchasing initiatives, and ensure service excellence through effective stakeholder management. The ideal candidate possesses strong negotiation skills, a knack for data analysis, and significant procurement experience in various categories, especially IT and fleet management. This role offers a hybrid work model with 3 days per week at the Croydon office.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Professional development programs

Health and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in procurement, particularly in IT, Fleet, and Facilities.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends across procurement categories.
• Experience in managing tenders (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and supplier contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations and manage supplier relationships.
• Ensure accurate billing and conduct customer surveys for quality assurance.
• Participate in international Group contract negotiations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Supplier relationship management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Technical skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A leading global insurance provider is seeking a Senior Strategic Buyer to manage supplier relationships and procurement processes. You will lead key negotiations, drive Group Purchasing initiatives, and ensure service excellence through effective stakeholder management. The ideal candidate possesses strong negotiation skills, a knack for data analysis, and significant procurement experience in various categories, especially IT and fleet management. This role offers a hybrid work model with 3 days per week at the Croydon office.