Procurement Business Partner

 

Main characteristics

Location

Haywards Heath, West Sussex

Company

LHH Recruitment

Salary

£50000 - £65000/annum

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Purchasing / Procurement

Job summary

Our client isa private lines insurance business based near Burgess Hill and have gone through substantial improvement and change over the last year and are now looking for a Procurement Business Partner to join their growing Procurement team.

Collaborating with business stakeholders, you'll plan and lead on procurement activity, developing, implementing and maintaining Category Plans that align with our strategic objectives. Bringing your expert knowledge and skills to the table, you'll deliver advice that gets us the best deal, minimises risk and aligns with their business needs.

With solid demonstrable experience within a complex and regulated environment, you'll manage the end-to-end procurement process including supplier assessment and ongoing due diligence. You'll be a pro in negotiating critical contracts, minimising business risk and maximising commercial benefit through scale and relationships.

A full-time role with Hybrid working (one day per week in the office) and paying up to £65,000

Job responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and maintain Category Plans aligned to the strategic objectives of the Commercial & Marketing category, utilising market knowledge/insight to challenge the status quo and drive operational and commercial benefit
Demonstrate strong understanding of the Commercial & Marketing category space including the development of market intelligence/insights in line with Category Plans
Deliver cost savings that contribute to meeting agreed team targets, focussing on Group EBITDA improvements through the delivery of hard cash benefits, as well as tracking cost avoidance activity.
Build great relationships with business stakeholders, acting as a trusted partner to provide an excellent procurement service and deliver on strategic plans
Use procurement knowledge, expertise and best practice to develop, maintain and execute the procurement plan in agreement with the business area(s) assigned
To provide quality advice and guidance to internal customers on all aspects of the procurement process, supported by expert technical knowledge including relevant legislation and best practice
Undertake effective regular reviews with stakeholders to monitor, review and update Category Plans
Take ownership of the review timetable of contractual agreements within the assigned business area(s), ensuring they continue to meet business requirements and objectives
Utilise deep understanding of industry, supplier dynamics and market trends to determine sources of leverage
Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial and operational risks and issues to support the delivery for a robust and effective procurement service
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, stakeholders, and the wider business areas to understand needs and requirements and ensure the provision of effective advice and services
Structure and lead procurement activity to ensure value for money is constantly achieved with the most appropriate supplier partners
Provide regular reporting and updates on agreed procurement activity for the business area(s) assigned
Provide information to the Group Head of Strategic Procurement, Outsourcing and Supplier Management and/or Strategic Procurement Manager to assist in the forecasting, re-forecasting, and on-going reporting on budgets as and when requiredExperience & knowledge
have got excellent knowledge of procurement strategy development and execution across a broad range of categories hold a degree or an equivalent professional qualification - if you've got MCIPS qualification that's a bonus! have stakeholder management and relationship building skills that are top notch can identify cost saving opportunities through your analytical skills
Solid demonstrable experience in leading procurement activity in Commercial and Marketing categories within a complex and regulated environment
Experienced in the formulisation and implementation of procurement strategies, managing the end-to-end procurement process including supplier assessment and ongoing due diligence
Experienced in negotiating critical contracts whilst minimising business risk and maximising commercial benefit through scale and relationships
Able to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines whilst delivering to a high standard
Demonstrable experience of both stakeholder and people management
Excellent knowledge of procurement strategy development and execution across a broad range of categories
Excellent knowledge of contract formation
Knowledge of motor insurance products and the motor insurance industry

Skills & Qualifications

Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Good time management and organisation skills
Educated to degree level or holding an equivalent professional qualification
MCIPS qualification or equivalent desirable
Excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills
Advanced negotiation and influencing skills
Strong analytical skills to identify cost saving opportunity
Excellent decision-making skills