Procurement Manager 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Open GI

  • Worcester
  • £70,000 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
Open GI is a leading software development company and a trusted partner to the general insurance industry. Based across the UK and Europe, our support and development services make us a truly diverse organization that offers a range of IT solutions to insurance brokers, insurers, and managing general agents.It is our vision to connect the insurance community through market-leading technology. Our people are placed at the heart of this, and diversity, equity and inclusion are central to everything we do.We know the key to achieving success is to enable a positive, inclusive, and collaborative working culture, and, as part of our commitment, we have signed up for a number of pledges and programmes designed to support and nurture our people.No matter where you sit or which team you are a part of, we want you to know that you contribute in helping us to shape where the company will be in the future. We would love for each employee to be able to talk with pride about our company and, most importantly, consider Open GI to be an inclusive, fun and fulfilling place to work.We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Manager to join our team on a 6-month fixed term contract. This role is pivotal in supporting the business through a period of transformation, with a focus on optimising procurement processes and supporting systems, building strong relationships with key suppliers, and driving cost savings across the business.This is a hybrid position requiring in-office attendance at our Worcester location twice a week.Key responsibilitiesContract Negotiation & Supplier Management
  • Leading tender processes and contract negotiations with key suppliers to ensure best value and risk mitigation.
  • Develop and embed a process for ongoing monitoring of supplier performance and compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Develop a Supplier Code of Conduct.
Process Design & Implementation
  • Review existing procurement and purchasing processes and identify areas for improvement.
  • Design and embed a streamlined, efficient, and compliant procurement process across the business.
  • Develop and document procurement policies and procedures.
System Implementation
  • Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and IT teams to support the implementation of a system to manage supplier contracts.
  • Assist in data migration, user training and ensure any new system supports procurement governance and contract visibility.
General Procurement Duties
  • Develop reporting to track and analyse key procurement metrics, such as spend analysis, price increases and cost savings.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant regulations.
  • Maintain accurate procurement records and reports.
  • Support budget holders with procurement planning and supplier selection.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive value for money.
Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience in a procurement or purchasing role, preferably within a software or technology business.
  • Strong understanding of procurement best practices, contract law, tendering processes and supplier management.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet and data analytics is preferred.
Mission and ValuesOur mission is to be both the Technology Partner and Employer of choice for the UK General Insurance Market. Our values are central to this vision, as they represent how we collaborate to continually deliver for our customers:
  • Accountability: We own our actions and shape our success on the results we deliver
  • Innovation: We tackle challenges with fresh thinking and bold ideas
  • Teamwork: We work together, recognising we can’t do this without each other
  • Trust: We build trust on integrity, transparency and respect
We are looking for an individual who embraces our values in their actions, decisions, communications and processes to inspire positivity and, ultimately, exceptional performance.Benefits package
  • Salary of circa £70,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
  • Company pension.
  • Bonus opportunity.
  • Life assurance and critical illness cover.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Perkbox – an exclusive platform offering a wide range of discounts and benefits.
  • Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum, increasing to 26 days per annum after three years of service & a holiday purchase scheme.
  • A hybrid approach to work.
  • Opportunity for a more flexible approach to start, finish, and lunchtimes to allow you to better manage events outside of work.
  • Social clubs - whether you’re into your cycling, crafts, or other hobbies, we have a number of groups at Open GI where individuals who enjoy the same pursuits can get together.
  • Wellbeing – wills at work scheme, employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders.
Please note, this is a hybrid position requiring in-office attendance at our Worcester location twice a week.To apply, please complete the application form and submit your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!

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