Procurement CIO Strategic Business Partner in Chelmsford

Procurement CIO Strategic Business Partner in Chelmsford

Chelmsford Full-Time 60000 - 75000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Connect tech ambition with commercial excellence to drive innovation and value.
  • Company: Join Intact Insurance UK, a leader in technology and procurement.
  • Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, generous leave, and a strong pension plan.
  • Other info: Be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and career growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping procurement strategies and building trusted relationships.
  • Qualifications: Experience in tech procurement and strong relationship management skills required.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.

Win as a Team

In your role as Procurement CIO Strategic Business Partner, you will connect technology ambition with commercial excellence, helping Intact Insurance UK deliver value, resilience and innovation across its technology estate.

You will work closely with senior technology leaders to align procurement strategy with business priorities, ensuring every investment delivers measurable impact while strengthening supplier partnerships.

  • You’ll make an impact by
  • Acting as the primary procurement interface for senior technology leadership, building trusted relationships and providing commercial insight to support informed decisions.
  • Shaping and evolving category strategies that align with business priorities, demand plans and regulatory expectations, ensuring clear and effective outcomes.
  • Leading end to end sourcing activity, defining routes to market and commercial models that deliver value and manage risk effectively.
  • Driving demand optimisation by translating spend data and market insight into actions that reduce complexity, improve resilience and maximise supplier value.
  • Owning supplier relationships for strategic partners, strengthening performance through clear governance, KPIs and continuous improvement activity.
  • Delivering a robust value pipeline, including cost savings, cost avoidance and innovation, while ensuring financial transparency and reporting with Finance partners.
  • Your Skills And Experience
  • Extensive background partnering with senior technology leaders, providing commercial challenge and influencing investment decisions.
  • Deep expertise across technology procurement, sourcing and supplier management within complex environments.
  • Proven ability to develop and deliver category strategies that balance cost, risk and innovation outcomes.
  • Solid understanding of supplier risk, regulatory requirements and operational resilience within technology supply chains.
  • Confidence in managing strategic supplier relationships and driving performance through structured governance and collaboration.
  • Ability to use market insight and data to inform decisions and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Why You’ll Love It Here
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Up to 11% pension contributions
  • Hybrid working
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell options
  • Health & wellbeing + virtual GP
  • Career development and mentoring
  • Inclusive culture + employee networks
  • Share investment options
  • Our DEI Commitment

We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.

As an Equal Opportunity and Disability Confident Employer, we ensure fair consideration for all applicants and offer interviews to all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

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Contact Details:

Intact Insurance UK Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Procurement CIO Strategic Business Partner in Chelmsford

Commercial Insight
Supplier Relationship Management
Category Strategy Development
Technology Procurement
Sourcing Expertise
Risk Management
Operational Resilience