Procurement Sourcing Specialist

5 hours ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Direct Line Group Full time

About Direct Line Group

At Direct Line Group, we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse, combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field. Our procurement team is an expansive, innovative, and intelligent affair, bringing together supplier, competitor, and industry knowledge to source sustainable and commercially beneficial opportunities.

The Role

We're seeking a Sourcing Specialist to help lead and deliver key sourcing projects within their category of responsibility. As part of a dynamic team, you'll be responsible for a portfolio of sourcing projects across Professional Services and Marketing, including leading on end-to-end RFI/RFPs, and commercial and contractual negotiations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of sourcing projects across Professional Services and Marketing, including leading on end-to-end RFI/RFPs, and commercial and contractual negotiations.
  • Support on strategic category-wide projects and work with key partners across the organization.
  • Develop category strategies, bringing together supplier, competitor, and industry knowledge, and working to identify and lead opportunities that deliver commercial benefit.

Requirements

  • Business awareness with procurement experience of contracting, financial management, and market analysis.
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams and navigate structures and deal with a range of departments on the relevant subject matter.
  • Support development of sourcing and negotiation plans.

Benefits

We offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle, including:

  • 9% employer contributed pension.
  • Up to 10% annual bonus.
  • 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.
  • Generous holidays.
  • Buy as you earn share scheme.
  • Employee discounts and cashback.

Be Yourself

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers.



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