Your new company We are recruiting for a well-known insurance business in London which has grown through acquisition. They have a transformed procurement function, and as part of this they are hiring a short-term temporary role within their procurement excellence team. Your new role This insurance business has recently acquired another business, and as a result there is lots of analysis needing to be done across their supplier landscape globally. In this interim role, you will identify and reduce any supplier risk amongst the existing suppliers, as well as identify any synergies that could take place. You will be partnering with the business to understand what is fit for purpose and work with suppliers to ensure the supply chain is robust. What you'll need to succeed In this Category Manager role, you will be responsible for the efficient procurement and sourcing of professional services, including, but not limited to; HR, marketing, consultancy, tax, audit, legal. This role will involve supplier analysis and evaluation, strategic sourcing, strong negotiation, and supplier management. What you'll get in return To succeed in this role, you first must be able to take on a short-term contract (c 6 weeks). You will also have prior experience identifying supplier risk and internal policy. You will have experience of working with supplier assurance and risk management frameworks. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk