About the role

Operational Procurement Buyer at Covéa Insurance driving effective purchasing across operations and corporate services. Managing requisitions and supplier relationships with precision in a dynamic role.

Responsibilities

Process requisitions through to PO, ensuring accurate supplier selection, coding, and policy compliance.
Manage PO changes, renewals, approvals, and invoice queries, whilst maintaining accurate procurement and supplier data in D365.
Drive use of preferred suppliers and approved spend channels - manage contract renewals, validate requirements and pricing, and negotiate straightforward agreements.
Support Category Managers with supplier performance, issue escalation, research, pricing analysis, and due‑diligence activity.
Run low‑ to medium‑complexity RFQs/RFPs and support more complex sourcing with market insight and commercial analysis.
Conduct commercial and supply‑chain risk assessments, coordinate due‑diligence checks, and ensure audit‑ready compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards.
Act as the first point of contact for procurement queries, building strong stakeholder relationships and guiding teams on processes and timelines.
Proactively identify upcoming renewals and emerging procurement needs.
Contribute to continuous improvement by refining processes, workflows, and templates, and spotting opportunities to boost efficiency, compliance, and stakeholder experience.

Experience in Buying, Operational Procurement, or Supply Chain roles, ideally within a regulated or financial services environment.
Strong understanding & knowledge of Procurement and contract management principles.
Confident user of procurement or ERP systems such as Microsoft D365.
Highly organised with ability to to prioritise effectively, manage a varied workload, and work to tight deadlines.
Strong negotiation skills for low‑complexity purchases and renewals.
Experience supporting category managers with commercial and sourcing activity.
Understanding of procurement compliance frameworks (e.g. due diligence, financial thresholds, audit requirements).
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills - comfortable challenging the status quo to make operational improvements, driven by a customer-service driven mindset.
Analytical thinker with good commercial judgment and proactive problem-solving approach.
High levels of attention to detail, integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Ideally obtained or working towards CIPS Level 3–4.

Flexible working – 36.25 hours a week with flexitime & hybrid options
Annual pay review – Plus performance bonuses (up to 30% depending on level)
Generous holidays – 25–27 days + bank holidays, with buy/sell options
Pension perks – 7.5% employer contribution, rising to 9% with your input
A culture where everyone belongs – We're committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, with real action, employee-led community groups, and ongoing learning to make Covéa a place where everyone can thrive
Mental & financial support – Through our dedicated Wellbeing group
Career growth – Training, qualifications and apprenticeships to help you thrive
Health & wellbeing – Private medical cover, 24/7 Virtual GP, health checks, flu jabs & more
Drive in style – Tusker Car Scheme with fully maintained insured vehicles
Extra savings – Gym discounts, Cycle to Work, and retail offers via Perkpal