About the role

Category Manager supporting Claims Procurement and Outsourcing strategies for an international insurer. Managing supplier performance and maximizing commercial benefits in UK and European markets.

Responsibilities

Support development and delivery of the Claims Procurement and Outsourcing strategy.
Manage the selection and performance of Claims Motor and ancillary suppliers that service UK, European, Multinational and London (both Lloyd’s & Company) Markets.
Negotiate costs, fees, terms and processes to maximise commercial benefit EO and globally.
Act as a central subject matter expert on the negotiation delivery of best value from Consultancy engagements/agreements.
Contribute to the EO Procurement and Outsourcing strategy and framework.
Identify and implement cost saving purchase strategies which deliver actual measured cost savings.
Establish logical cost and investment targets for internal approval and supplier agreements.
Provide accurate tender management to support on time budget control and development in line with internal processes and guidelines.
Handle requests for information (RFI) and request for proposal (RFP) process, undertaking contract reviews and making recommendations of award (ROA) that best meets business needs.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with key users of the function and ensuring relevant training and support is provided.
Provide consultative support to key buyers across the business supporting decision making.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, motivation, and collaboration within the team.

In depth knowledge of procurement process, tools and techniques
Proven track record of cost savings and service improvement through implementing sourcing strategies
Expert knowledge of Motor, Adjusting, TPA and ancillary services procurement and contract negotiation
Internal and external professional and personal network of contacts and industry specialists
Relationship Management – ability to co-operate/collaborate with business representatives and third party suppliers
Strong commercial acuity
Good negotiation skills.
Financial and budgetary management skills
Ability to analyse detailed financial and general management information
Ability to understand complex specifications and contract scopes formulating and agreeing international Master Service Agreements
Strong and proved Leadership and staff engagement skills
Working toward or CIPS qualified (or equivalent)

30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.
Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.
Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own.
Cycle-to-Work – benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.