Title: Procurement Manager (Professional Services) 12-month FTC
Sector: Financial Services
Location: London / Hybrid (2-3 days a week)
Salary & Benefits: £65,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Strong Pension Scheme + Life Assurance + Private Medical + 28 Days Holiday
Sea Global is proud to partner with one of the UKs leading insurance companies. This award-winning organisation is widely recognised for its industry leadership, outstanding workplace culture, and high-performing procurement team.
With ambitious growth plans and exciting initiatives on the horizon, they are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager with Professional / Corporate Services category experience to join the business on a 12-month fixed term contract.
Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic procurement activities across indirect spend categories. This is a hands-on opportunity for a proactive individual ready to make an immediate impact and support key projects while the business undergoes a critical phase.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate closely with the procurement team to design and implement effective procurement strategies
* Support the procurement team with daily operations and critical projects
* Develop and drive category and sub-category plans aligned with business objectives
* Manage supplier relationships, including contract negotiation, risk mitigation, and performance monitoring through KPIs and SLAs
* Build and nurture strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure seamless delivery
Role & Responsibilities:
* Proven experience managing Professional Services and Corporate Services categories e.g. HR, Legal, Finance, Insurance, Travel, Audit etc.
* Strong knowledge of end-to-end procurement and contract negotiation best practice
* Experience within a similar sector is a plus but not essential
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across all levels