Head of Sourcing in London

Reporting to: Procurement and Workplace Management

Direct Reports: 3

Position Type: Permanent full time

Overview:

Insurance is evolving rapidly and procurement is becoming increasingly strategic. At TMHCC, we're investing in a sourcing capability that will support our global business. TMHCC is one of the world’s leading Specialty Insurers. With deep expertise in our chosen lines of business, our unparalleled track record and a solid balance sheet, TMHCC evaluates and manages risk like no one else in the industry. Looking beyond profit, empowering our people and delivering on our commitments are at the core of our customer values, along with a desire to grow and provide creative and innovative solutions to our clients.

About Operations:

Operations sits at the heart of TMHCC, we ensure the smooth running of all business processes – from policy administration and claims handling to data, technology, and delivery. We focus on driving efficiency which enables our teams across the business to deliver exceptional results every day. Our value statement: Ops makes it happen.

Operations is made up of 7 functions, this role sits within: Procurement and Workplace Management. From identifying the scope of the goods and services required to deliver business outcomes, to negotiating pricing and managing the full lifecycle of contracts and suppliers. Procurement focuses on delivering Value For Money for the organisation. We leverage market intelligence and navigate the regulatory landscape to achieve commercial outcomes and reduce risk and complexity.

Job Purpose:

As Head of Sourcing, you'll lead a growing team, influence enterprise-wide sourcing strategy, work with senior executives and play a key role in transforming how TMHCC procures technology and business services.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Build a best-in-class sourcing function, developing a growing team
• Influence executive decision making
• Lead sourcing across strategic technology investments
• Embed AI and emerging technology sourcing practices
• Shape the operating model of Procurement

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of category managers and procurement specialists.
• Define and execute the sourcing strategy across all categories, including IT, SaaS, AI, Professional Services, Facilities, Marketing, HR and Travel.
• Lead sourcing strategies for emerging technologies, including AI consumption based technology services.
• Drive commercial value through competitive sourcing, supplier negotiation, and robust contract lifecycle management.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, incorporating performance governance and proactive risk management.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to align sourcing activity with business priorities and organisational strategy.
• Embed best-practice procurement processes, tools, and policies across the function.
• Deliver measurable commercial value through cost optimisation, supplier innovation, risk reduction and improved business outcomes.

Skills and Experience Specification:

• Broad category expertise across indirect spend; deep knowledge of IT and Professional Services are particularly valued.
• Proven experience developing and implementing category and sub-category strategies.
• Proven track record of meeting cost reduction and supplier consolidation targets.
• Strong commercial and legal literacy, including IT, software, and Professional Services contracts.
• Experienced negotiator across a range of contract values and complexity, including extracting value from incumbent suppliers.
• Ability to lead market analysis and competitive tendering processes.
• Highly credible communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable leading and contributing to cross-functional teams.

Desirable:

• Financial Services experience and knowledge of the associated regulatory compliance, including DORA, Operational Resilience, and European regulatory engagement.
• Master’s degree.
• Professional certification e.g., CIPS.

You'll be successful if you enjoy building high performing teams, influencing senior executives and solving complex sourcing challenges that combine strategic thinking with delivery.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to build a growing sourcing capability.
• High visibility with leadership.
• Accountability for Sourcing activity.
• Exposure to strategic technology sourcing.
• Investment in professional development and leadership.
• A competitive salary and employee benefit package.

The Tokio Marine HCC Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit www.tmhcc.com for more information about our companies.