Procurement & Supplier Management Manager

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance distribution platform in the UK seeks a skilled Procurement Manager to maximize value from supplier relationships. The role requires strong procurement expertise, excellent analytical skills, and over 6 years of experience in global procurement processes. Candidates should be customer-centric and possess advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint. Join the organization and contribute to its ambitious goals across a network of locations.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in global procurement processes with strong experience in developing category strategies.
• Proven track record in preparing and executing procurement processes, including contract negotiations.
• Ability to independently resolve complex issues and translate objectives into effective work plans.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage key supplier arrangements while guiding stakeholders.
• Build relationships with suppliers to deliver value across procurement processes.
• Track and monitor spend and vendor performance.

Skills

procurement expertise

relationship-building

analytical skills

customer-centric focus

influencing skills

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Context for the Role

A few significant global suppliers are managed from the Ardonagh Group Functions. Given the size, scale and impact of these contracts it is important that the contracts are managed to drive value for our clients and colleagues and to be financially viable.

Purpose of the Role

To maximise value from The Ardonagh Group's supplier relationships and ensure internal customers have the goods and services they need to succeed.

Key Role Accountabilities

• Through expertise and a strong understanding of requirements, implement and manage key supplier arrangements, guiding and managing stakeholders for the Group-owned suppliers and contracts.
• Integrate and build relationships with stakeholders. Identify key buyers, collaborate with them to increase savings and improve services from those suppliers.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers that deliver value across the whole life cycle of the procurement and supplier management process.
• Prepare, issue, and manage procurement processes, evaluate proposals; make recommendations using internal and external data sources.
• Mitigate vendor-related risk and contribute to managing the category vendor base.
• Establish effective communication channels, performance metrics and sharing of best practice within wider Procurement teams.
• Negotiate contracts/agreements within the parameters provided by internal Legal team and/or panel legal services and any mid-term changes.
• Track and monitor spend, vendors and market development.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree or equivalent
• In-depth knowledge of all procurement phases from analysis to implemented contract
• 6+ years of experience from global procurement processes with strong experience in developing and delivering category strategies
• A solid, and proven track record from preparing and executing procurement processes, contract negotiations and reviews, and analysis within this category
• Demonstrates an understanding of business and procurement operations and an appreciation for how to prioritise among demands and balance the levers that make a complex business run smoothly and productively. Applies strong business skills and strong business judgement

Person Specification

• Deep procurement expertise, relationship-building, sell-in capabilities and sensitivity to local requirements
• High level of self-motivation/drive, persistency, resourcefulness and a willingness to facilitate change
• Excellent analytical skills, and advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to independently resolve complex issues/problems, but seeks advice and counsel for decisions including key stakeholders where appropriate
• Strong influencing skills and ability to get stakeholder buy-in for initiatives and projects
• Experience working in an international environment with internal clients as well as suppliers globally
• Customer-centric focus
• Pragmatic approach with the ability to work independently in identifying, analysing, and acting on opportunities
• Able to translate large, complex issues/objectives into effective work plans for self/others
• Demonstrates advanced communication skills: oral, written and active listening

The Company

In an industry that never stands still, neither do we. The Ardonagh Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the UK's largest independent insurance distribution platform and a top 20 broker globally.

Our best-in-class entrepreneurial and specialist brands span a network of 150+ locations worldwide and have a combined workforce of more than c.10,000 people. Across our portfolio, we offer a highly diversified range of insurance-related products and services across the full insurance value chain in the UK, Ireland and broader international markets.

From complex multinational corporations to individuals purchasing personal insurance policies, our understanding of the communities we serve, together with our scale and breadth, allows us to deliver a broad range of product and risk solutions to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving market.

If you approach life with a sense of adventure you might just find what you need at Ardonagh to bring your ambition to life.

Find out more about Ardonagh's world of opportunity on LinkedIn or visit www.ardonagh.com.