Sourcing Manager - HR Procurement

Allianz; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance company is seeking a Sourcing Manager in Guildford. This role focuses on optimizing supplier relationships and implementing procurement strategies. Candidates should have strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with an emphasis on driving innovation. The position includes a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a range of flexible benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Annual performance related bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Retail discounts

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices.
• Experience with modern sourcing and procurement systems.
• Strong time management skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Lead a team of Sourcing Managers and Buyers.
• Drive supplier innovation through tendering and contracting.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Job description

Overview

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Role Description

We have an excellent opportunity to join the Procurement team as a Sourcing Manager. The purpose of this role is to work at a strategic level with internal stakeholders and external vendors to optimise the value delivered from the company's third-party relationships for the supply of goods and services. Key measures are the achievement of cost optimisation, risk management and other sources of added value, with a specific emphasis on introducing and developing innovative solutions from the supply market.

The remit of this role will include contributing to the delivery of the category strategy for the HR category including Talent Acquisition, Contingent labour, L&D, Benefits and Pensions. As part of the Procurement leadership team, this role will lead a team of Sourcing Managers and Buyers across the category (ies) under management and be responsible for efficiently and effectively executing the category strategy through tendering and contract review processes.

Salary Information

Pay: Circa £50,000 per year. Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.

About You

• Leads strategic Procurement initiatives and works in support of the organisations Procurement corporate plan and in alignment with Allianz Global Procurement's global initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the category strategy, ensuring collaboration with internal stakeholders and alignment with business objectives.
• Develop robust, trusting and value add relationships with business stakeholders and suppliers alike, delivering business initiatives with best outcomes around value, customer outcomes, performance and risk management and innovation.
• Drives supplier innovation through tendering and contracting practices, in collaboration with Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Team and proactive engagement with the marketplace.
• Delivers cost optimisation and other value add benefits for the supply chain and customers
• Responsible for ensuring key measures of success, savings targets and other KPIs are met and improved upon year on year
• Responsible for conducting all procurement activities in line with Allianz Group Sourcing Policy (AGSP) and related processes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks within the supply chain to ensure continuity and compliance with Allianz Group standards. Implement strategies to proactively address potential disruptions.
• Coordinates Procurement Due Diligence and Governance activity with Procurement Development & Analytics as necessary to ensure adherence, visibility and reporting.
• Champion sustainability and ethical sourcing practices within procurement activities to align with Allianz's corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Essential Skills

• In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices.

• Experience with modern sourcing and procurement systems.
• Strong negotiation, communication, business acumen and analytical skills, including data analysis and interpretation.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills: clear, confident communication style, ability to influence and build strong stakeholder/supplier relationships.
• Strong time management skills, with a flexible and proactive mindset suited for a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Proven ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement in procurement processes and strategies.

What We Will Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that's perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That's on top of enjoying all the benefits you'd expect from the world's number one insurance brand, including:

• Flexible buy/sell holiday options
• Hybrid working
• Annual performance related bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Development days
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
• Retail discounts
• Volunteering days

Our Ways of Working

Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it's right for our customers, our business and for you, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust

At Allianz, we believe in fostering an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to equal opportunities, gender equity, and balanced gender representation, is demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community's Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.

We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.

We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it's assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.

Accessible Application for All

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.

Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.

Contact: [e-mail]

For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Deivydas Sakys

Closing date: 19 October 2025

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.

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