Procurement Sourcing Associate Lead

Intact Insurance (previously RSA); Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension contributions up to 11%

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Health & wellbeing

Mentoring

Job summary

Intact Insurance, formerly RSA, invites you to join our Sourcing Centre of Excellence in the UK. This role supports multi-category procurement, from RFQs to supplier awards, ensuring policy adherence and timely delivery.

You will collaborate with Senior Buyers and stakeholders, driving continuous improvement, ESG compliance, and robust documentation in a hybrid work setting across the UK. A relevant degree and procurement mindset are valued.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Commercial/procurement background

RFQ knowledge

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Task management

Education

Relevant degree in procurement/commercial/administration

Job description

Intact Insurance, formerly RSA, invites you to join our Sourcing Centre of Excellence in the UK. This role supports multi-category procurement, from RFQs to supplier awards, ensuring policy adherence and timely delivery.

You will collaborate with Senior Buyers and stakeholders, driving continuous improvement, ESG compliance, and robust documentation in a hybrid work setting across the UK. A relevant degree and procurement mindset are valued.