Procurement Sourcing Specialist

1 week ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Direct Line Group Full time

Procurement Sourcing Manager

London/Leeds - Hybrid

We're a leading insurance provider dedicated to helping people achieve peace of mind. Our vision is a world where insurance is personal, inclusive, and a force for good. We're committed to innovation and excellence, and our procurement team plays a vital role in driving this forward.

Our procurement function is a dynamic and expansive department that spans the length and breadth of our business. It's a hub for supplier, competitor, and industry knowledge, where our teams source sustainable and commercially beneficial opportunities. As a Sourcing Manager, you'll be part of this exciting team, supporting our Professional Services & Marketing business areas.

You'll help us implement our Procurement & Supply Chain (P&SC) strategy within Professional Services & Marketing, managing all external supplier spend and driving breakthrough results through sourcing and contracting strategies. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Developing sourcing and contracting strategies across a portfolio of categories, sub-categories, and suppliers, promoting leading solutions for the business.
  • Executing all sourcing activities, including RFX, Request for proposal (RFP), supplier negotiations, and contracting, ensuring adherence to our sourcing policy and minimum standards.
  • Implementing Category Management as an efficient and effective process, adhering to our policies, minimum standards, governance, and risk frameworks.
  • Ensuring contractual arrangements align with supplier and relationship strategies, facilitating maximum commercial benefits while mitigating potential risk exposure.
  • Supporting commercial aspects of implementation, including supplier on-boarding and exit, management of change requests, and resolution of ongoing supplier management issues and disputes.

What we're looking for:

  • Experience within a large-scale organisation or in the insurance/financial services sector.
  • Proven and current track record of sourcing through to contract negotiation experience.
  • Strong commercial awareness.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills.

Ways of Working

We offer a hybrid model way of working, combining the best parts of home and office-working. Our flexible working options cater to individual needs, and we'll consider the arrangements that work best for you. This role is based out of our Leeds office.

What we'll give you

We value our people and the diverse perspectives they bring. Our benefits include:

  • 9% employer contributed pension.
  • Up to 10% 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 allowing colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax-efficient way.
  • 25 days annual leave.
  • Buy as you earn share scheme.
  • Employee discounts and cashback.
  • Plus many more.

Being yourself

We believe everyone should feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. We champion diverse voices, build inclusive workplaces, and invest in what matters. Discover more at

Together we're one of a kind.

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