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Senior Commercial Manager - Procurement
Apply locations London - Riverbank House Leeds time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R-16313
Senior Commercial Manager
London or Leeds
Let’s bring out the best in you !
About us
At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance and procurement, we’re a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day.
Procurement at Direct Line Group is an expansive, innovative, intelligent affair. Bringing together supplier, competitor and industry knowledge, our teams source sustainable, commercially beneficial opportunities that keep us driving forward. It’s a department that spans the length and breadth of the business. That means unrivalled opportunities for career development, skill-growth, and a wealth of experience to draw from.
What you'll be doing:
* Lead on complex supplier contract, operational and strategic reviews and negotiations
* Identify emerging risks and issues in relation to adequacy and effectiveness of existing controls
* Lead on commercial management and projects (e.g. continuous improvement, innovation led initiatives, supply chain collaboration, etc.),
* Work closely with the business to develop supplier contingency and exit plans for critical suppliers
* Provide issue resolution and mitigation solutions where business users are not meeting contractual targets
* Report on supplier 360 degree performance including SLA’s / KPI’s, obligations
* Manage risk and compliance through effective project, contract, demand and supplier performance management
What you'll need:
* We're looking for somebody with experience in a commercial contract management role, with sound contract knowledge and a good grasp on principles of Category Management and Category Planning.
* You'll also have good understanding of Demand and Specification management techniques; including Value engineering and Right First Time, with a strong continuous improvement mindset.
* We need someone who's a great communicator, and will be able to build relationships and influence small and large groups.
Ways of working:
Our hybrid model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. When you'll be in the office depends on your role, but most colleagues are in 2 days a week, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you.
Read our flexible working approach here
We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any reasonable adjustments within this recruitment process, please reach out to us and we can discuss how we can support you with this.
Benefits
We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:
* 9% employer contributed pension
* 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
* Life Assurance
* Income Protection
* Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
* Generous holiday allowance
* Buy as you earn share scheme
* Employee discounts and cashback
Plus many more!
Being yourself
Difference makes us who we are. We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work – that’s why we champion diverse voices, build workplaces that work for people, and invest in the things that matter. From senior leadership to inclusivity networks, adaptive working to inclusion training, we’ve made it our mission to give you everything you need to be authentically you. Discover more at directlinegroupcareers.com
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About Us
With well-known brands including Direct Line, Churchill and Green Flag, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading general insurers. We’ve been helping people carry on with their lives since the 1980s, giving them the peace of mind to focus on the future. After 40 years of innovation we’re still leading the way, providing evolving products and services that are just what people need. Our business is full of talented individuals, each bringing their own strengths, skills and ideas. We work together, to be brilliant for millions of customers every single day.
Join us, in a career that empowers you to be the best you can be – and to be yourself. Your input matters here. So, whatever you do, we’ll encourage you to own it. To spot opportunities, speak out and make things happen. Our vision is for a world where insurance is personal, inclusive and a force for good. And you can help us make that a reality. Because when we work together, we can all achieve great things. Together, we’re one of a kind.
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