QBE Europe is looking to recruit a Procurement Manager to join a well established and successful procurement team in our London office. As part of a fast-paced team, this role will lead sourcing, supplier management and procurement activities for assigned initiatives in the region and is responsible for assisting in the identification, qualification, development, and negotiation of Technology Services sourcing initiatives which deliver predictable and sustainable value to QBE.
Your New Role
Drive the identification qualification and execution of sourcing opportunities for the European business based on value/risk/strategic positioning.
Manage events to maximize savings, minimize risk and maximize the quality of service delivered from suppliers.
Lead the development of RFI and RFP documentation to support market engagement for services.
Determine own work priorities and activities in line with agreed plans to ensure the achievement of personal and team objectives.
Develop standards and controls and establish guidelines for contracts and purchase quotes, to ensure consistent evaluation of suppliers, supplier quality and relevance to requirements.
Working with the rest of the IT Procurement team, undertake workflows and processes to source services, software and hardware in a consistent manner to maximize cost efficiencies while leading to an effective long term strategic supplier relationship.
Ensure commercial value is delivered in all areas with clear relevance to business requirements.
Influence and role model procurement best practice within and across the procurement department to ensure best in class efficiencies.
Business partner effectively on overall technology requirements to deliver required business outcomes from across the IT Supplier base.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with executive and senior stakeholders both internally and with strategic partners to facilitate the delivery of business goals.
Where required, ensure 3rd Party Risk, IT Supplier Risk and other relevant Minimum Standards are embedded in all sourcing activities performed.
Own and deliver against key procurement metrics as they related to the European procurement targets, including financial value, risk management and service delivery.
Leverage market insight and knowledge to deliver actionable insights to stakeholders.
Actively coaches and develop more junior/less experienced team members to assist in the achievement of their objectives.
About You
Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
Stakeholder Management and ability to interact at all levels of the organisation.
Excellent organizational skills, ideally with project management experience.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a complex environment.
Ability to work in team as well as independently.
Ability to manage multiple activities at once and resolve issues under time constraint.
Experience of contract negotiation, interpretation, and ongoing delivery of contractual obligations.
Proven experience of successfully negotiating complex IT service agreements.
Proven track record of significant cost savings through effective implementation of sourcing agreements and supplier management.
Experience with onshore and offshore managed service contracts.
Why QBE? At My Best
At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that’s why we have created “At My Best”. It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage.
That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA – because we know it’s not just what we do that matters, it’s how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce.
At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today’s workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation. #LI-Hybrid
Some of the award’s QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include.
Employer of the Year 2022Winner – Insurance Insider
British Claims Awards 2022 Winner – InsurTech Award
Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner – Claims Product Solution of the Year
Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year
We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent.
Inclusion of Diversity
We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in.
We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making
