Procurement Sourcing Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Manchester is seeking a Procurement Sourcing Specialist to manage key sourcing projects. The role involves leading RFI/RFP processes, collaborating across teams, and developing strategies for commercial benefits. The company values diversity and offers a hybrid working model with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Bonuses

Insurance discounts

Health options

EV car schemes

Holidays

Share schemes

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in contracting and financial management.
• Ability to develop sourcing and negotiation plans.

Responsibilities

• Managing sourcing projects and leading RFI/RFPs.
• Supporting strategic projects and developing category strategies.

Skills

Business awareness

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Market analysis

Job description

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Procurement Sourcing Specialist, Manchester

Client:

Direct Line Group

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

5e729d796133

Job Views:

3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Procurement Sourcing Specialist

About us

At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people across data, technology, customer care, auto repair, HR, finance, and procurement, we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. We work together to be brilliant for customers every day.

Procurement at Direct Line Group is expansive and innovative. Our teams source sustainable, beneficial opportunities that drive us forward, offering great career development, skill growth, and experience.

The Sourcing Specialist leads and delivers key sourcing projects within their category, focusing on Professional Services and Marketing, managing complexity and business needs, and driving results.

What you'll be doing:

Managing a portfolio of sourcing projects, leading end-to-end RFI/RFPs, and negotiations. Supporting strategic projects and collaborating across the organization to develop category strategies and identify opportunities for commercial benefit.

What you'll need:

Business awareness with procurement experience in contracting, financial management, and market analysis. Ability to develop sourcing and negotiation plans, work with cross-functional teams, and navigate organizational structures effectively.

Ways of Working:

Our hybrid model offers flexibility, typically involving 2 days in the office weekly. We provide benefits like bonuses, insurance discounts, health options, EV car schemes, holidays, share schemes, and employee discounts.

Be yourself:

We are an inclusive employer valuing diversity. We support candidates with adjustments in our recruitment process to ensure everyone can succeed.