Introduction
Join our growing team of dedicated professionals at Gallagher Bassett, who guide those in need to the best possible outcomes for their health and wellbeing. You'll be part of a resilient team that works together to redefine the boundaries of excellence. At our organization, we value collaboration and making a positive impact in the lives of our clients and claimants, offering you the opportunity to join a team where your skills and dedication can truly make a difference. GUIDE. GUARD. GO BEYOND.
We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Overview
We are recruiting for a Supplier and Contracts Manager to join our GB UK Home Office team, reporting to the Director of First Response and Managed Repair.
In this crucial role, you will implement procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with contractual and legal requirements, enhancing our supply chain efficiency and supporting our claims management operations.
How you'll make an impact
* Procurement Strategy Implementation:
o Develop and execute procurement strategies that align with organisational goals, focusing on cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery.
o Conduct market analysis to keep strategies competitive and responsive to industry changes.
* Contract Management:
o Ensure compliance with contractual law, review and negotiate contract terms, and implement systems to monitor contract performance.
* Insurance Knowledge:
o Utilise your insurance industry expertise to support procurement activities, collaborate with claims management teams, and stay informed about industry developments.
* Sourcing and Purchasing:
o Manage sourcing activities, maintain a diverse supplier database, and implement best practices to optimise cost savings.
* Relationship Management:
o Cultivate strong supplier relationships, conduct performance reviews, and develop engagement programs to foster collaboration.
* Inventory Management:
o Oversee contract documentation, implement inventory systems, and collaborate with logistics teams to streamline processes.
* Negotiation:
o Identify weaknesses in agreements, develop negotiation strategies, and secure favorable outcomes.
* Governance:
o Enhance the procurement framework, develop policies, and conduct audits to ensure compliance.
* Modern Slavery:
o Oversee the modern slavery statement process, develop initiatives to address risks, and monitor regulatory changes.
* Business Continuity Planning:
o Administer BCP strategies to ensure preparedness and resilience.
* ESG/CSR Involvement:
o Participate in ESG and CSR initiatives, collaborate with stakeholders, and monitor performance.
* Client Due Diligence Requests:
o Assist in responding to due diligence requests, maintain documentation, and provide insights into supply chain practices.
About You
* Proven experience in supply chain management and procurement.
* Strong knowledge of the insurance claims industry.
* Excellent relationship management and negotiation skills.
* Effective inventory and documentation management.
* Strong time management and organizational skills.
* Understanding of business continuity planning and ESG/CSR initiatives.
* Ability to work independently with excellent planning and coordination skills.
Compensation and benefits
On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
* Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
* Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
* Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
* Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
* Health cash plan or Private medical insurance
Other benefits include:
* Three fully paid volunteering days per year
* Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
* Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
* Critical illness cover
* Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
* Season ticket loan
* Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
* Emergency back-up family care
* And many more…
We value inclusion and diversity
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.
We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.
Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with TAGlobalSupport@ajg.com. If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.
Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
* Proven experience in supply chain management and procurement.
* Strong knowledge of the insurance claims industry.
* Excellent relationship management and negotiation skills.
* Effective inventory and documentation management.
* Strong time management and organizational skills.
* Understanding of business continuity planning and ESG/CSR initiatives.
* Ability to work independently with excellent planning and coordination skills.
* Procurement Strategy Implementation:
o Develop and execute procurement strategies that align with organisational goals, focusing on cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery.
o Conduct market analysis to keep strategies competitive and responsive to industry changes.
* Contract Management:
o Ensure compliance with contractual law, review and negotiate contract terms, and implement systems to monitor contract performance.
* Insurance Knowledge:
o Utilise your insurance industry expertise to support procurement activities, collaborate with claims management teams, and stay informed about industry developments.
* Sourcing and Purchasing:
o Manage sourcing activities, maintain a diverse supplier database, and implement best practices to optimise cost savings.
* Relationship Management:
o Cultivate strong supplier relationships, conduct performance reviews, and develop engagement programs to foster collaboration.
* Inventory Management:
o Oversee contract documentation, implement inventory systems, and collaborate with logistics teams to streamline processes.
* Negotiation:
o Identify weaknesses in agreements, develop negotiation strategies, and secure favorable outcomes.
* Governance:
o Enhance the procurement framework, develop policies, and conduct audits to ensure compliance.
* Modern Slavery:
o Oversee the modern slavery statement process, develop initiatives to address risks, and monitor regulatory changes.
* Business Continuity Planning:
o Administer BCP strategies to ensure preparedness and resilience.
* ESG/CSR Involvement:
o Participate in ESG and CSR initiatives, collaborate with stakeholders, and monitor performance.
* Client Due Diligence Requests:
o Assist in responding to due diligence requests, maintain documentation, and provide insights into supply chain practices.
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