Procurement and Supply Chain Manager

7 days ago


Bexhill, East Sussex, United Kingdom Hastings Direct Full time
Drive Strategic Alignment and Excellence

We are a leading digital insurance provider with a strong presence in the UK market. Our journey has been marked by significant investments in data and technology capabilities, alongside nurturing our 4Cs culture.

We provide insurance coverage for over three million customers, but we know there's potential for growth. If you're excited about joining us and contributing to our mission, we'd love to hear from you.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with accountable business owners to drive strategic alignment between the business and supplier base, defining objectives and roadmaps.
  • Ensure effective supplier meetings are conducted, adhering to the supplier framework, outlining agendas, chairing sessions, capturing minutes, and following up on actions.
  • Highlight key supplier risks and develop strategies to address them.
  • Maintain consistent internal governance processes for all critical suppliers.
  • Contribute to commercial initiatives and provide operational teams with a platform to communicate with the supplier chain.
  • Capture and follow up on issues, implement remedial actions, and deliver timely supplier reports to support company risk committees.

Necessary Skills and Qualifications:

  • Significant experience in a similar role, preferably within the insurance or home services sectors.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with a proven track record of influencing and engaging senior leaders.
  • Highly organized, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

What We Offer:

Hastings Direct offers a different way of doing things – our 4Cs. As one of our colleagues, you'll help drive our growth, and in return, we'll provide comprehensive support, training, and development opportunities, as well as recognition and rewards for your contributions.

Benefits Package:

  • Salary: An attractive salary based on experience, including a car allowance (annual pay reviews).
  • Flexible Working: We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach; please discuss details with your recruiter, including office and home days.
  • Competitive Bonus Scheme: Eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, usually paid in March, based on Hastings' performance against business goals and personal performance.
  • Physical Wellbeing: As a Band 4 colleague, Hastings provides private medical insurance, offering flexibility and convenience when seeking specialists or consultants.
  • Financial Wellbeing: Providing life assurance cover (4x salary), income protection, pension contribution match up to 10%, discounts at everyday retailers, fee-free mortgage advice, and financial wellbeing support.
  • Mental Wellbeing programme: Access to the Thrive mental health app, colleague assistance programme, mental health first aiders, support groups, and a dedicated team for your needs.

Ongoing Support and Development:

  • 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one week.
  • Access to healthcare cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, cycle-to-work schemes, and tech schemes.
  • Discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year, and more.

Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity:

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer, treating people fairly and welcoming applications from all suitably skilled individuals regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or marital/family status.



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