Procurement CIO Strategic Business Partner

Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Ltd; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

Up to 11% pension contributions

25 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Buy/sell options

Health & wellbeing + virtual GP

Career development and mentoring

Inclusive culture + employee networks

Share investment options

Job summary

Intact Insurance in the UK is seeking a Procurement CIO Strategic Business Partner to align technology ambition with commercial excellence. You will work with senior technology leaders to ensure investments deliver measurable impact across the technology estate.

The role focuses on shaping category strategies, leading end-to-end sourcing, and driving value through cost savings, risk reduction, and innovative supplier partnerships, with a hybrid working arrangement and opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Extensive background partnering with senior technology leaders to influence investments.
• Deep expertise in technology procurement, sourcing and supplier management.
• Proven ability to develop category strategies balancing cost, risk and innovation.
• Understanding of supplier risk, regulatory requirements and operational resilience in tech supply chains.
• Experience managing strategic supplier relationships with governance and collaboration.
• Ability to use market insight and data to drive opportunities for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary procurement interface for senior technology leadership.
• Shape category strategies aligned with business priorities and regulatory expectations.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activity and define routes to market.
• Translate spend data into actions to reduce complexity and improve resilience.
• Own supplier relationships with governance and KPIs.
• Deliver a robust value pipeline with cost savings and innovation.

Skills

Strategic partnerships with tech

Technology procurement

Category strategy development

Supplier risk & regulation

Governance & KPIs

Data-driven decision making

Job description

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

In your role as Procurement CIO Strategic Business Partner, you will connect technology ambition with commercial excellence, helping Intact Insurance UK deliver value, resilience and innovation across its technology estate. You will work closely with senior technology leaders to align procurement strategy with business priorities, ensuring every investment delivers measurable impact while strengthening supplier partnerships.

You’ll make an impact by

• Acting as the primary procurement interface for senior technology leadership, building trusted relationships and providing commercial insight to support informed decisions.
• Shaping and evolving category strategies that align with business priorities, demand plans and regulatory expectations, ensuring clear and effective outcomes.
• Leading end to end sourcing activity, defining routes to market and commercial models that deliver value and manage risk effectively.
• Driving demand optimisation by translating spend data and market insight into actions that reduce complexity, improve resilience and maximise supplier value.
• Owning supplier relationships for strategic partners, strengthening performance through clear governance, KPIs and continuous improvement activity.
• Delivering a robust value pipeline, including cost savings, cost avoidance and innovation, while ensuring financial transparency and reporting with Finance partners.

Your skills and experience

• Extensive background partnering with senior technology leaders, providing commercial challenge and influencing investment decisions.
• Deep expertise across technology procurement, sourcing and supplier management within complex environments.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver category strategies that balance cost, risk and innovation outcomes.
• Solid understanding of supplier risk, regulatory requirements and operational resilience within technology supply chains.
• Confidence in managing strategic supplier relationships and driving performance through structured governance and collaboration.
• Ability to use market insight and data to inform decisions and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

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.