🚀 Senior Procurement Buyer – Indirect (Insurance & Benefits)
📍 London (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
đź’° ÂŁ450/day | 12-Month Contract
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced Procurement Buyer / Category Manager (Indirect Procurement) to support a high-impact sourcing function within a global, fast-paced organisation.
This role is focused on insurance, brokerage, and card-embedded benefits sourcing, and is ideal for professionals with a strong indirect procurement background who excel in delivering value, influencing stakeholders, and driving sourcing strategy.
Candidates with indirect procurement / sourcing experience across HR services, benefits, insurance, or professional services will be particularly well suited.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities across insurance and benefits categories
* Deliver both strategic and tactical sourcing initiatives across indirect spend
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
* Develop and execute category strategies and sourcing plans
* Drive commercial value, cost optimisation, and innovation
* Support supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management
* Provide market insights and category expertise to inform decision-making
✅ What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience:
* Strong background in indirect procurement / sourcing / category management
* Proven experience as a Procurement Buyer or Category Manager
* Experience sourcing within areas such as:
* Insurance / brokerage
* Employee benefits / HR services
* Professional services or similar indirect categories
* Strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation skills
* Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects in a complex environment
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Highly Desirable:
* Experience in financial services, fintech, or regulated environments
* Exposure to insurance or benefits procurement categories
* Professional procurement qualifications (e.g., MCIPS)
đź’ˇ Why Apply?
* Work on high-value, strategic procurement initiatives
* Join a collaborative and forward-thinking sourcing function
* Opportunity to influence category strategy and business outcomes
* Competitive day rate (ÂŁ450/day) with hybrid flexibility
đź“Ť Location & Working Model
* London-based (Paddington area)
* Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days
Contract Details
* Duration: 12 months
* Day Rate: ÂŁ450 per day (inside/outside IR35 depending on setup)
👉 Apply Now
If you’re a strong procurement buyer with indirect sourcing expertise, ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.