Interim Procurement Supplier Risk & Policy Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the insurance sector is seeking a dynamic Category Manager for a short-term contract in London. This exciting role involves analyzing supplier landscapes and mitigating risks while collaborating with various stakeholders. You will be pivotal in ensuring the procurement of professional services is efficient and effective, driving strategic sourcing initiatives, and managing supplier relationships. If you have a strong background in supplier risk management and negotiation, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a transformative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier risk identification and management.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for efficient procurement and sourcing of professional services.
• Conduct supplier analysis and evaluation to ensure robust supply chains.

Skills

Supplier Risk Management

Negotiation Skills

Supplier Analysis

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Finance

Job description

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Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Your company

We are recruiting for a well-known insurance business in London which has grown through acquisition. They have a transformed procurement function, and as part of this they are hiring a short-term temporary role within their procurement excellence team.

Your new role

This insurance business has recently acquired another business, and as a result there is lots of analysis needing to be done across their supplier landscape globally. In this interim role, you will identify and reduce any supplier risk amongst the existing suppliers, as well as identify any synergies that could take place. You will be partnering with the business to understand what is fit for purpose and work with suppliers to ensure the supply chain is robust.

What you'll need to succeed

In this Category Manager role, you will be responsible for the efficient procurement and sourcing of professional services, including, but not limited to; HR, marketing, consultancy, tax, audit, legal. This role will involve supplier analysis and evaluation, strategic sourcing, strong negotiation, and supplier management.

What you'll get in return

To succeed in this role, you must be able to take on a short-term contract (approximately 6 weeks). You should have prior experience in identifying supplier risk and implementing internal policies. Experience working with supplier assurance and risk management frameworks is also required.