Senior Procurement Sourcing Manager

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Direct Line Group Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Procurement Sourcing Manager to lead our Marketing category sourcing efforts. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing sourcing and contracting strategies to drive breakthrough results for Direct Line Group.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the annual Category Planning cycle for complex, high-value, and/or high-risk categories to identify demand, specification, and supply chain opportunities.
  • Engage with senior partners to influence the conversion of category plans to deliver a pipeline of savings and value aligned to the business strategy.
  • Lead complex end-to-end sourcing activity, including sourcing plans, tenders, complex supplier negotiations, and implement contract arrangements.
  • Support all commercial aspects of implementation, including onboarding and exit of suppliers, change management requests, and work with Commercial Managers on ongoing supplier management issues and disputes.
  • Operate in a regulated industry.
  • Coach and manage sourcing managers to set goals, manage workload, and performance reviews.
Requirements
  • Experience of sourcing in the Marketing category, including media, creative, and the wider supply chain.
  • Category Planning (strategy) expertise and can demonstrate experience leading complex sourcing activity.
  • Commercial acumen.
  • The ability to work with senior partners to build relationships in the spirit of an important business partner.
  • People management skills: leading through mentoring, the ability to support development of junior members and manage small remote teams.
What We Offer
  • 9% employer contributed pension.
  • Up to 20% annual bonus.
  • 30 days holiday + bank holidays and option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
  • 50% off home, motor, and pet insurance, plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover.
  • Additional optional Health and Dental insurance.
  • EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax-efficient way.
  • Buy as you earn share scheme.
  • Employee discounts and cashback.
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