Manager, Procurement

Arch Insurance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance firm is seeking a dynamic Category/Procurement Manager to enhance procurement strategies and supplier relationships. This role requires strong negotiation skills and the ability to deliver commercial value while supporting transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business or Supply Chain and relevant experience in strategic procurement. This position aims to drive measurable value and support overarching business objectives within a complex global supply environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and strategic procurement initiatives.
• Experience in procurement transformation within digital and analytics environments.
• Familiarity with working alongside Technology/IT and customer-facing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and category initiatives.
• Deliver measurable commercial value and support supplier relationship management.
• Monitor market trends to inform procurement decisions.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Analytical capabilities

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Business or Supply Chain

Professional accreditation such as MCIPS or CPSM

Job description

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

Role Summary and Purpose

We are looking for an dynamic Category/Procurement Manager to join our team. This role blends procurement and commercial expertise to drive measurable value, lead strategic sourcing, enhance supplier relationships, and support enterprise transformation initiatives and procurement strategies within a evolving global supply environment.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead or support strategic sourcing and category initiatives ensuring compliance with governance, risk management and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver measurable commercial value including cost savings, quality enhancements, and contract negotiation.
• Support supplier relationship management including performance, risk, compliance and resilience.
• Collaborate with and support operational and business stakeholders ensuring procurement strategies are fully aligned with, and actively support, overarching business objectives.
• Support procurement transformation strategies and operations, including digital, analytics, automation, and orchestration.
• Monitor market trends, geopolitical shifts, and regulatory changes to inform procurement decisions.

Role Requirements & Skills

Skills / Competencies

• Ability to translate business needs into procurement strategies.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills focused on long-term value creation.
• Strong analytical capabilities incorporating data-driven decision-making, market dynamics and trends.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement skills.
• Comfortable navigating complex decision-making environments involving multiple senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Professional accreditation such as MCIPS, CPSM, or an equivalent certification (preferred or actively working towards).

Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver strategic procurement and commercial initiatives within complex supplier ecosystems.
• Experience of procurement transformation within digital, analytics, automation and orchestration is considered an advantage.
• Experience working closely with Technology/IT and customer-facing teams to support budget, service and delivery goals is highly desirable.

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