Global People Services Procurement Leader

Hiscox Underwriting Group Services Ltd Portugal (HUGS PT); Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Hiscox Underwriting Group Services Ltd Portugal (HUGS PT) in Lisbon is seeking a Global Procurement Category Manager for People Services to lead end-to-end category strategy and supplier management across Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Benefits & Wellbeing and HR Operations.

You will partner with HR leadership globally, drive value, optimise supplier performance, and coach junior colleagues within a governance framework and cross-functional teams.

Qualificações

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Category Management.
• Proven track record of developing and executing category strategies across complex spend categories.
• Experience working with or managing procurement activities within People Services categories, such as Recruitment Services, Learning & Development, Benefits, HR Operations or similar areas.
• Experience partnering with HR / People functions and supporting People-related procurement initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Excellent supplier relationship management capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience working with senior leaders.
• Proven ability to lead complex sourcing and contract negotiations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience operating in large and complex organisations.

Responsabilidades

• Category Strategy: Develop and maintain category strategies aligned to business priorities and workforce objectives. Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, supplier consolidation, risk mitigation and service improvement.
• Business Partnership: Build strong relationships with Business leaders across the organisation. Support the development of sourcing strategies that align with business and workforce needs.
• Sourcing & Procurement: Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFI, RFP, RFQ and supplier selection processes. Develop negotiation strategies and lead commercial discussions with suppliers.
• Supplier Management: Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance reviews. Establish KPIs, governance frameworks and continuous improvement plans.
• Contracting & Governance: Partner with Legal, Risk and Compliance teams to ensure appropriate contractual protections are in place.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Support and coach junior procurement colleagues. Share best practices and contribute to the continuous development of procurement capabilities.

Conhecimentos

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Formação académica

Degree in Procurement, Business, Finance or related discipline

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Hiscox Underwriting Group Services Ltd Portugal (HUGS PT) in Lisbon is seeking a Global Procurement Category Manager for People Services to lead end-to-end category strategy and supplier management across Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Benefits & Wellbeing and HR Operations.

You will partner with HR leadership globally, drive value, optimise supplier performance, and coach junior colleagues within a governance framework and cross-functional teams.