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Category Lead, Centre of Excellence
- Hiring from
- United Kingdom
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Posted
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You'll make an impact by:
- Delivering sourcing execution across multiple categories, including RFQs and mini-tenders within approved frameworks and thresholds.
- Managing end-to-end sourcing activity for defined requirements, from supplier engagement through to award recommendation and handover.
- Ensuring all sourcing activity is conducted in line with procurement policies, templates, controls and governance standards.
- Maintaining strong pace, consistency and quality of delivery, meeting agreed timelines and service expectations.
- Preparing and maintaining clear, accurate sourcing documentation, including supplier communications, evaluation records and audit trails.
- Working closely with colleagues, escalating complex, higher-risk or out-of-scope initiatives appropriately.
- Engaging with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, timelines and sourcing routes within defined guardrails.
- Contributing to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline sourcing activity and improve cycle times.
- Using sourcing tools and systems effectively, ensuring accurate data capture and compliance with reporting requirements.
- Applying ESG, sustainability and responsible sourcing requirements as defined in procurement frameworks.
Your skills and experience:
Shape the future
We're leading a transformation in insurance helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join us, you're not just taking a job – you're stepping into a career where you can make a real difference.
Grow with us
We're customer-driven, community-focused, and committed to helping our people grow. Whether you're early in your journey or bringing years of experience, we'll support you with the tools, flexibility, and opportunities to thrive while going the extra mile for customers, brokers and colleagues.
Why you'll love it here
Being part of our team means you'll have the support and freedom to bring your best self to work each day. Here's a flavour of what you can look forward to:
Our DEI commitment
We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger. We're proud to foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.
As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure fair consideration for all applicants and offer interviews to all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
We understand that everyone's circumstances are different and are happy to explore flexible working options—such as reduced hours or job shares—to support work–life balance.
If you meet the core criteria but not every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Let's explore how this role could support your next career step. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know—we're here to support you.
- Experience in a procurement or commercial role, ideally within a complex or regulated organisational environment.
- Practical experience running sourcing activity such as RFQs, mini-tenders or competitive supplier evaluations.
- Ability to operate across multiple categories and adapt quickly to different sourcing requirements.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage documentation and governance requirements confidently.
- Good commercial awareness and structured approach to supplier evaluation and decision-making.
- Confident communicator, able to engage professionally with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- Sound judgement to recognise when issues, risks or exceptions require escalation.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities in parallel.
Shape the future
We're leading a transformation in insurance helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join us, you're not just taking a job – you're stepping into a career where you can make a real difference.
Grow with us
We're customer-driven, community-focused, and committed to helping our people grow. Whether you're early in your journey or bringing years of experience, we'll support you with the tools, flexibility, and opportunities to thrive while going the extra mile for customers, brokers and colleagues.
Why you'll love it here
Being part of our team means you'll have the support and freedom to bring your best self to work each day. Here's a flavour of what you can look forward to:
- Annual discretionary incentive plan
- Hybrid working (with 60% of your time office-based)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and buy/sell options
- Flexible benefit options including financial and health wellbeing
- Share investment options
- Career development and mentoring
- Inclusive culture and employee networks
Our DEI commitment
We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger. We're proud to foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.
As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure fair consideration for all applicants and offer interviews to all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
We understand that everyone's circumstances are different and are happy to explore flexible working options—such as reduced hours or job shares—to support work–life balance.
If you meet the core criteria but not every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Let's explore how this role could support your next career step. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know—we're here to support you.
