Senior Procurement Manager

Job Posting End Date: October 13

Who are we?

We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.

The role

What will you be doing?

14 Senior Procurement Manager
Dorking Hybrid – 2 days in the office

What will you bring?

We are a leader in employee benefits, protecting over 2 million people, creating security and peace of mind to individuals & families. 

We are seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead and evolve our sourcing operations. In this role, you will manage a team of three, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and our US Sourcing team to deliver effective procurement solutions.

Key responsibilities include leading and managing the procurement team while fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. You will develop and implement supplier selection criteria in partnership with cross-functional teams, conduct price negotiations with suppliers to ensure the best value, and support ongoing supplier management to ensure consistent quality, compliance. Additionally, you will provide support in the execution of third-party risk management.

The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation, decision-making, and presentation skills, with a proven track record of delivering tangible results. You must be able to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and have experience in building cross-functional relationships and influencing key decision-makers. You will have the skills and experience in managing a team in achieving high performance. Preferred qualifications include CIPS membership (Procurement Member level) or a relevant business qualification (DMS, MBA, etc.). Experience in the insurance or financial services industry is desirable.

The successful Senior Procurement Manager can expect: 

• Generous Bonus 
• Car Allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• DC pension scheme 
• Life, medical and income Insurance 
• Access to remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support and medical 2nd opinion 
• 27 days holiday with the option to buy and sell holiday up to 5 days (plus Bank Holidays) 
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme with free on site electric chargers.
 
We are an inclusive, diverse employer, where you can grow your future career with us without barriers. We’ll support and challenge you to be your best with a wealth of learning and development opportunities. 
 
If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact us directly. 

Please note internally the job title for this role is Senior Sourcing Manager
 

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Why join us?

At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.

We’ve built a supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].

Company:

Unum UK