Procurement Manager in Croydon

Join Allianz Partners, the global leader in assistance and insurance solutions across international health, automotive, and travel insurance sectors. With over 22,000 employees in 78 countries, we are committed to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions. As part of our dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our business and clients.

As a Senior Strategic Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in managing supplier relationships within your category, overseeing procurement processes, and driving Group Purchasing initiatives. Your strategic mindset, negotiation skills, and attention to detail will be key in delivering high-quality, cost-effective services to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Negotiation: Lead negotiations and re-negotiations of commercial terms, coordinating tenders, RFPs, and RFQs to secure the best possible service and rates.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate positive and proactive relationships with providers, ensuring contractual KPIs are met and service delivery issues are resolved promptly.
• Service Excellence: Collaborate with providers to meet agreed KPIs, challenge service performance, and seek suitable supplier replacements when necessary.
• Billing Accuracy: Work closely with finance teams to ensure accurate billing and rebilling for service failures.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct customer surveys and audits to assess service quality, ensuring compliance with Anti-Bribery and Corruption laws.
• Group Purchasing: Participate in international workshops and conference calls for Group contract negotiations, reporting on purchasing statistics.
• Ad Hoc Projects: Engage in various projects and analyses as requested by leadership.

What You Will Bring:

• Motivated and Communicative: We seek a driven individual with strong communication skills to effectively engage both internal and external stakeholders.
• Data-Driven and Analytical: The ideal candidate will have a keen ability to analyze data and identify trends across various procurement categories.
• Broad Procurement Experience: We require extensive experience in procurement, with a focus on indirect procurement areas such as IT, Fleet, and Facilities, rather than just marketing or a single category.
• Tender and Contract Expertise: Experience in managing tenders (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and handling supplier contracts.
• Fleet/Mobility Procurement: A background in fleet procurement, managing a minimum of 100–200 vehicles, is required.
• Innovative and Sustainability-Focused: The candidate should be able to shape procurement processes, drive sustainability initiatives, and bring fresh ideas to the table.
• External Recognition: Achievements such as SIPPs applications or other forms of external recognition are considered a plus.
• Client and Supplier Liaison: Experience in liaising with key clients and suppliers, showcasing strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Negotiation and Commercial Acumen: Proven negotiation experience and commercial acumen are essential for securing favorable terms and conditions.
• Effective Communication: Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, presenting information clearly and professionally.
• AI Utilization: Utilization of AI analytics to monitor supplier performance and predict potential service delivery issues. Use of AI-powered customer feedback tools to conduct surveys and audits, ensuring service quality and identifying areas for improvement. Implementation of AI-driven solutions for real-time service performance monitoring and reporting.
• Proactive and Adaptable: Proactive, adaptable, and able to thrive under pressure with a varied workload.
• Technical Skills: Strong Excel skills and numeracy, with proficiency in PowerPoint presentations.

What We Offer:

At Allianz Partners, our employees are integral to our success. We value your unique needs and ambitions and support your personal and professional development through a variety of courses and targeted programs. We foster a global environment that encourages international mobility and career progression. Our Work Well programs prioritize your health and wellbeing, offering flexibility for a better work-life balance. Embrace the Best of Both Worlds: Enjoy a Hybrid Work Model with 3 Days a Week in Our Croydon Office!

Apply now to become a part of our journey and make a difference in the world of insurance solutions.