Procurement Lead

Role Overview:

As the Procurement Lead, you’ll be at the forefront of managing complex procurement categories across various business functions. You’ll drive impactful category strategies, collaborate with a dynamic team, and ensure our third-party supply base in Atlanta operates efficiently, cost-effectively, and in full compliance with business needs.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

1. Drive Value and Strategy: Develop and implement category strategies that maximize value for money, continuously improving processes while aligning with our strategic business goals.
2. Supplier Management: Ensure compliance with FCA and ICO requirements during supplier onboarding, and maintain strong, transparent relationships with all suppliers to achieve optimal cost benefits.
3. Collaborative Synergy: Leverage group-wide resources to create sourcing strategies that unlock synergy cost benefits across all entities.
4. Contract Management: Oversee the timely loading and renewal of all Atlanta contracts in our Atamis database, ensuring seamless management and documentation.
5. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and nurture effective working relationships with senior stakeholders to proactively address issues, mitigate risks, and drive key decisions.
6. Benchmarking and Data Analysis: Establish benchmarks, monitor cost movements, and provide data-driven insights to drive cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
7. Support Growth: Be a key player in supporting new business acquisitions, aligning related contract synergies and ensuring procurement practices are in place for new sites.
8. Ongoing Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities to enhance procurement processes, improve compliance, and reduce costs across the business.

Standard Accountabilities:

1. Promote adherence to company policies, security principles, and legal/regulatory requirements.
2. Safeguard sensitive information and encourage a culture of confidentiality.
3. Actively engage in professional development and stay current with industry trends.
4. Foster a positive, solution-oriented approach in all interactions with internal teams and external partners.
5. Contribute to the overall success of the department, offering open and honest feedback.

Essential Skills:

1. Exceptional negotiation, communication, and persuasion skills, both written and verbal.
2. Strong team player with a results-driven mindset and a commitment to excellence.
3. Proficient IT skills and the ability to adapt to new technologies.
4. Degree or equivalent qualification, with proven experience in procurement and a strong desire to continue learning.

Desirable Skills:

1. Experience in account management within the insurance sector.
2. Membership with the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).

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