About The Role
Team Procurement
Working Pattern - Hybrid 2days per week in the Vitality Bournemouth Office.Full time, 35 hours per week.
Top 3 skills needed for this role: Commercial & contractual judgement
Analytical insight & reporting
Stakeholder & supplier coordination
What this role is all about:
As part of Vitalitys Procurement team, the Procurement Executive (Business Services) supports end-to-end procurement activity across our Business Services spend. Working closely with stakeholders and suppliers, youll help deliver effective sourcing, contract and supplier management that drives commercial value.
The role focuses on robust analysis, contract lifecycle management, supplier assurance and continuous improvement, helping ensure our Business Services suppliers deliver strong performance while supporting risk management and operational resilience across the business.
Key Actions Sourcing / Category Management Support the Business Services Procurement Team in the delivery of end-to-end sourcing activity across Business Services categories, including requirements scoping, market engagement, evaluation and contract award
Undertake low-to-medium value and complexity sourcing activities independently, in line with procurement policies and thresholds
Support competitive sourcing exercises (RFI/RFP/RFQ), including preparation of documentation, evaluation models, and consolidation of responses
Assist with commercial negotiations with suppliers, ensuring alignment to agreed strategies and guidance
Supplier Management & Risk Support effective supplier management by maintaining supplier performance, risk and compliance information in line with Vitalitys supplier management framework
Assist in the completion and review of supplier assurance activities, including third-party risk, business continuity and exit planning artefacts
Support the Business Services Procurement Team in managing supplier performance issues, actions and improvement plans
Contract Management Effectively manage a portfolio of contracts via the Contract Lifecycle Management process and identify efficiency improvements and cost savings, whilst enabling the business to maintain required service levels and mitigate risk
Analysis & Continuous Improvement Produce commercial, spend and performance analysis to support decision-making and value delivery
Support reporting and insight for Business Services procurement activity, including value delivery, pipeline and supplier metrics
What do you need to thrive? Experience & understanding of working in a procurement, commercial or contract management role
Good understanding of procurement processes, sourcing and supplier management
Demonstrable commercial and contractual awareness, with the ability to support negotiations and supplier discussions
Experience of contract lifecycle management, including renewals, variations and compliance tracking
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, produce insight and support recommendations
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high quality outputs
Proficient user of desktop applications including: Excel (intermediate)
Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint
So, whats in it for you? Bonus Schemes A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performance
A pension of up to 12% We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salary
Our award-winning Vitality health insurance With its own set of rewards and benefits
Life Assurance Four times annual salary
These are just some of the many perks that we offer! To view the extensive range of benefits we offer, please visit our careers page.
If you are successfulin your application and join us at Vitality w e will: Help you to be the healthiest youve ever been
Create an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best self
Give you flexibility on how, where and when you work
Help you advance your career by playing you to your strengths
Give you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to be
Give you the space to try, fail and learn
Provide a healthy balance of challenge and support
Recognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefits
Be there for you when you need us
Provide opportunities for you to be a force for good in society
We commit to all these things because we want you to feel that you belong and are supported to be happy and healthy
About The Company
Were incredibly proud to be recognised for the culture we've created recently being named one of Glassdoors Best Places to Work 2026, and in 2024 we were delighted to be awarded Top 10 Places to Work in the Sunday Times Awards. Weve been a purpose and values-driven business from day 1- long before it became fashionable. Our core purpose is to make people healthier and enhance protect their lives. Vitality pioneered shared-value insurance. We incentivise people to live healthier longer lives they benefit, our business benefits, and society benefits. Were successful because we attract, develop, and retain the best people and because we care. Plus, you get to join our 1.7+ million members with access to our unique health insurance and healthy living programme. Just to make sure you know our products inside and out. At Vitality, were committed to Diversity & Inclusion because its good for our employees, for our business, and for society. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
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