Procurement Associate — Category Sourcing Lead (Hybrid)

Intact Insurance; Chelmsford; Híbrido; GBP 32.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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

Descripción de la vacante

Intact Insurance is seeking a procurement professional to join its Sourcing Centre of Excellence. You will support sourcing activity across multiple categories, deliver end-to-end sourcing from supplier engagement to award, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance standards.

With a focus on ESG and responsible sourcing, you will collaborate with Senior Buyers and Category Leads, engage internal stakeholders, and help improve cycle times while maintaining high delivery

Formación

• Experience in a commercial, procurement or administrative environment or a relevant degree.
• Understanding of sourcing processes such as RFQs.
• Excellent attention to detail with an eagerness to learn and develop.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage tasks effectively and prioritise competing demands.

Responsabilidades

• Supporting sourcing activity across multiple categories, including RFQs and mini tenders within approved frameworks and thresholds.
• Delivering end to end sourcing for defined requirements, from engaging suppliers through to award recommendation and handover.
• Ensuring all sourcing activity aligns with procurement policies, templates, controls and governance standards.
• Maintaining a consistent pace and quality of delivery, meeting agreed timelines and service expectations.
• Preparing clear and accurate sourcing documentation, including communications, evaluation records and audit trails.
• Working closely with Senior Buyers and Category Leads, escalating higher risk or out of scope activity when required.
• Engaging internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, timelines and sourcing routes within defined guardrails.
• Contributing to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline sourcing activity and improve cycle times.
• Using sourcing tools and systems effectively, ensuring accurate data capture and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Applying ESG, sustainability and responsible sourcing requirements within procurement frameworks.

Conocimientos

Procurement basics

RFQ understanding

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Educación

Relevant degree

Descripción del empleo

Intact Insurance is seeking a procurement professional to join its Sourcing Centre of Excellence. You will support sourcing activity across multiple categories, deliver end-to-end sourcing from supplier engagement to award, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance standards.

With a focus on ESG and responsible sourcing, you will collaborate with Senior Buyers and Category Leads, engage internal stakeholders, and help improve cycle times while maintaining high delivery