Procurement Admnistrator

Procurement Admnistrator (12 month fixed term)

At Munich Re Specialty Group (MRSG), individuality and intellectual curiosity is a key driver for our success and innovation. We believe that leveraging a variety of perspectives and backgrounds, and empowering all employees to make an impact, will motivate us to perform at our best and give us a competitive edge. We know there is always more work to be done, but we’re committed to building a strong and inclusive culture where everyone is welcomed and valued for their “own expression of self-identity”.

About us

MRSG is part of the Munich RE group. We are known for our dedication to excellence and quality of service provision across both primary and reinsurance.

As well as operating in the Lloyd’s of London market, we conduct our business via a global network of service companies, with offices located in the UK, Ireland, the United States, Asia, including Singapore, Labuan and Dubai.

Our group of companies provide solutions covering Casualty, Marine & Cargo, Aerospace, Cyber, Political Violence, Trade Credit and Property, Contingency and Yacht. Our purpose is to inspire our clients and people with the confidence and freedom to explore, create and build - to enable people and businesses to thrive.

**Company**
Munich Re Specialty Group
**Location**
London, United Kingdom

Procurement Administrator

We are looking to employ a Procurement Administrator to be based in London and to work with us on a Full Time basis over a 12 month fixed term contract.

If you’d like to work within an energetic, fun and collaborative team atmosphere where you can make difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role
- Provide dedicated administrative support around Coupa implementation into MRSG and to act as a superuser to support users pre and post implementation.
- Support the novation of all in scope legacy contracts to MRSG, in alignment with Procurement, Finance and Legal teams.
- Primary MRSG procurement contact for the Coupa implementation Project, playing a key role within the Project team.
- On-site support in London for all MRSG users as they transition to Coupa and in alignment with the master Coupa rollout plan.
- Support as required the UK Category Managers with the strategic procurement of all Sourcing Categories of third-party spend, including vendors, negotiations, and supplier management.
- Promote and drive procurement value add for MRSG, as part of the Procurement Shared Service Model delivery across the UK.
- Support the Chief HR Officer with any procurement administration related tasks associated with the future business relocation in London.

What we are looking for

Someone who can be accountable for:

- Supporting digitalisation for processes and user customer satisfaction with tools, e.g. Coupa
- Manage the timely novation, cancellation, or supplier updates of all in scope and in-force contracts related to a future relocation.
- Support the Head of UK Procurement, administering and sourcing strategies for MRSG, ensuring the business is compliant with the Company Procurement Policy and Guidelines.
- Administer and support sourcing category specific integration of MRSG across the UK by way of building business relationships and developing and executing a joint strategic on boarding plan in conjunction with the Head of UK Procurement and Category Managers.

Key Skills & Experience
- 1 year procurement experience would be considered advantageous.
- Experience with contract terminology and expertise in developing alternative clauses where necessary and working with Legal Departments considered advantageous.
- Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, oral and written communication skills.
- Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Strong analytical, presentation, and reporting skills.
- Attention to detail and quality.
- Strong customer orientation, interpersonal and social skills
- Ability to elicit cooperation and information from a wide variety of sources.
- Commercial mindset and full comprehension of sourcing category principles.
- Excellent written, oral communication and people skills.
- Highly proficient in MS Office.
- An analytical mind-set with a strategic ability.
- Ability to work independently and take responsibility for delivery of business and client requirements.
- Strong customer services, interpersonal and social skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Strong team player.

**Qualifications**:

- Educated at degree level would be considered advantageous.
- A Levels or Equivalent
- Working towards a relevant Professional Certification (such as CPSM, CIPS, CSM) a plus but not essential

Your career with us

At MRSG, you’ll find the flexibility, development and support you need to excel your career combined with a competitive salary and a benefits package that promotes wellbeing and work-life balance, on top of the standard features that include a non-contributory pension, privat