SENIOR PROCUREMENT MANAGER
£85,000-£95,000
A leading Insurer is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to shape the future of their procurement function. This role offers the opportunity to drive strategic category outcomes, enhance procurement operations, and contribute directly to organisational priorities. You’ll join a collaborative and inclusive environment that values expertise-sharing and responsible action while supporting sustainability and resilience goals.
SENIOR PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Salary: £85,000 - £95,000
Location: London
Keywords: collaborative, inclusive, continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement, procurement, category strategy, coaching, knowledge sharing, governance, insurance
A leading Insurance firm is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to shape the future of their procurement function. This role offers the opportunity to drive strategic category outcomes, enhance procurement operations, and contribute directly to organisational priorities. You’ll join a collaborative and inclusive environment that values expertise-sharing and responsible action while supporting sustainability and resilience goals. With a competitive salary and based in London, this position provides flexibility and the chance to work alongside industry-leading professionals. If you thrive on continuous improvement and teamwork, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
What’s on offer:
*Competitive salary package with opportunities for professional growth within a globally recognised organisation.
*Work in an inclusive team environment that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement.
*Drive strategic procurement initiatives that enhance organisational resilience and sustainability.
Your responsibilities:
As Senior Procurement Manager you will develop category strategies aligned with business objectives while delivering sourcing initiatives that create measurable value. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across departments to integrate procurement into broader plans and ensure compliance through supplier management and contract negotiation. Your ability to coach others will elevate team capabilities as you leverage data-driven insights for informed decision-making. Success in this role requires thoughtful collaboration, commitment to continuous improvement, and adherence to high governance standards.
Key duties include:
*Developing robust category strategies aligned with business needs.
*Leading strategic sourcing initiatives including market analysis and supplier negotiations.
*Building strong relationships with stakeholders to embed procurement into planning processes.
*Managing supplier performance and identifying opportunities for cost savings or efficiencies.
*Development of procurement policies for improved consistency and compliance.
*Coaching team members to enhance procurement capabilities through knowledge sharing.
*Driving cross-functional projects that advance strategic organisational goals using data analytics.
What you bring:

You’ll bring extensive experience in strategic procurement and category management within complex organisations such as Insurance, Financial Services or Professional Services. Your track record includes developing effective strategies that deliver tangible benefits while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks. Strong interpersonal skills enable you to build trust-based relationships across all levels of leadership. Proficiency in digital tools allows you to analyse data efficiently for actionable insights, while your project management abilities ensure smooth navigation of cross-functional initiatives. Above all, your commitment to coaching others sets you apart as a leader who drives both immediate results and long-term team development.
Key qualifications:
*Proven experience in strategic procurement within complex organisations.
*Success in executing category strategies that deliver measurable business benefits.
*Advanced negotiation skills paired with strong commercial acumen.
*Deep understanding of governance frameworks including risk management principles.
*Experience leading change initiatives or functional improvements within procurement environments.
*Excellent stakeholder engagement skills complemented by persuasive influencing abilities.
*Proficiency in modern procurement systems like ERP platforms or e-sourcing tools.
*Exceptional analytical skills for interpreting complex data into actionable insights.
*Project management experience relevant to cross-functional collaboration settings.
*Ability to coach team members effectively to build collective capability.
Why join this company?

This organisation is a global leader in Insurance known for its commitment to shared values. Employees thrive in an environment where innovation flourishes through teamwork and diverse perspectives are welcomed into decision-making processes. Flexible working arrangements support personal commitments alongside professional ambitions while training opportunities encourage skillset expansion. Generous pension contributions provide financial security now and into retirement, all within a workplace culture prioritising inclusivity and positive societal impact.
What’s next?
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