Procurement Manager

Allianz; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Croydon is seeking a Senior Strategic Buyer to manage supplier relationships and enhance procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in indirect procurement, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to analyze data. This role offers a hybrid work model allowing for flexibility and promotes personal and professional development through various programs.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Personal and professional development programs

Health and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in indirect procurement areas such as IT, Fleet, and Facilities.
• Experience in managing tenders (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and supplier contracts.
• Background in fleet procurement, managing 100-200 vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations to secure the best service and rates.
• Cultivate relationships with providers and ensure contractual KPIs are met.
• Participate in international workshops for Group contract negotiations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Data analysis

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Proficiency in Excel

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

“Join Allianz Partners and Drive Innovation: Be the Strategic Force Behind Global Procurement Excellence!”

About Us

Join Allianz Partners, the global leader in assistance and insurance solutions across international health, automotive, and travel insurance sectors. With over 22,000 employees in 78 countries, we are committed to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions. As part of our dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our business and clients.

What you will do

As a Senior Strategic Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in managing supplier relationships within your category, overseeing procurement processes, and driving Group Purchasing initiatives. Your strategic mindset, negotiation skills, and attention to detail will be key in delivering high-quality, cost-effective services to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Negotiation: Lead negotiations and re-negotiations of commercial terms, coordinating tenders, RFPs, and RFQs to secure the best possible service and rates.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate positive and proactive relationships with providers, ensuring contractual KPIs are met and service delivery issues are resolved promptly.
• Service Excellence: Collaborate with providers to meet agreed KPIs, challenge service performance, and seek suitable supplier replacements when necessary.
• Billing Accuracy: Work closely with finance teams to ensure accurate billing and rebilling for service failures.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct customer surveys and audits to assess service quality, ensuring compliance with Anti-Bribery and Corruption laws.
• Group Purchasing: Participate in international workshops and conference calls for Group contract negotiations, reporting on purchasing statistics.
• Ad Hoc Projects: Engage in various projects and analyses as requested by leadership.

What You Will Bring

We are looking for someone who can establish new processes and gain recognition externally, making a significant impact in the world of procurement at Allianz Partners.

• Motivated and Communicative: We seek a driven individual with strong communication skills to effectively engage both internal and external stakeholders.
• Data-Driven and Analytical: The ideal candidate will have a keen ability to analyze data and identify trends across various procurement categories.
• Broad Procurement Experience: We require extensive experience in procurement, with a focus on indirect procurement areas such as IT, Fleet, and Facilities, rather than just marketing or a single category.
• Tender and Contract Expertise: Experience in managing tenders (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and handling supplier contracts.
• Fleet/Mobility Procurement: A background in fleet procurement, managing a minimum of 100-200 vehicles, is required.
• Innovative and Sustainability-Focused: The candidate should be able to shape procurement processes, drive sustainability initiatives, and bring fresh ideas to the table.
• External Recognition: Achievements such as SIPPs applications or other forms of external recognition are considered a plus.
• Client and Supplier Liaison: Experience in liaising with key clients and suppliers, showcasing strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Negotiation and Commercial Acumen: Proven negotiation experience and commercial acumen are essential for securing favorable terms and conditions.
• Effective Communication: Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, presenting information clearly and professionally.
• AI Utilization: Utilization of AI analytics to monitor supplier performance and predict potential service delivery issues. Use of AI-powered customer feedback tools to conduct surveys and audits, ensuring service quality and identifying areas for improvement. Implementation of AI-driven solutions for real-time service performance monitoring and reporting.
• Proactive and Adaptable: Proactive, adaptable, and able to thrive under pressure with a varied workload.
• Technical Skills: Strong Excel skills and numeracy, with proficiency in PowerPoint presentations.

What We Offer

At Allianz Partners, our employees are integral to our success. We value your unique needs and ambitions and support your personal and professional development through a variety of courses and targeted programs. We foster a global environment that encourages international mobility and career progression. Our Work Well programs prioritize your health and wellbeing, offering flexibility for a better work-life balance. Embrace the Best of Both Worlds: Enjoy a Hybrid Work Model with 3 Days a Week in Our Croydon Office!

Apply now to become a part of our journey and make a difference in the world of insurance solutions

Equal Opportunity Statement

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in.

Great to have you on board. Let’s care for tomorrow.