Procurement Manager

Allianz Partners Group; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global procurement firm in Croydon is seeking a Senior Strategic Buyer to manage supplier relationships and lead procurement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in indirect procurement areas, strong negotiation skills, and a focus on innovation and sustainability. This role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Professional development courses

Health and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience with focus on indirect procurement (IT, Fleet, Facilities).
• Experience in tender and contract management (RFI, RFP, RFQ).
• Proven experience managing a fleet of 100–200 vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and procurement processes.
• Lead negotiations of commercial terms and oversee tenders.
• Conduct surveys and audits to assess service quality.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Commercial acumen

Excel proficiency

Adaptability

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Join Allianz Partners and drive innovation in global procurement. As part of a dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our business and clients.

Position: Senior Strategic Buyer

What You Will Do

• Manage supplier relationships within your category, oversee procurement processes, and drive Group Purchasing initiatives.
• Lead negotiations and re-negotiations of commercial terms, coordinate tenders, RFPs, and RFQs to secure the best service and rates.
• Cultivate positive relationships with providers, ensuring contractual KPIs are met and service delivery issues are resolved promptly.
• Collaborate with providers to meet KPIs, challenge service performance, and seek suitable supplier replacements when necessary.
• Ensure billing accuracy by working with finance teams on accurate and rebill processes for service failures.
• Conduct customer surveys and audits to assess service quality and ensure compliance with Anti-Bribery and Corruption laws.
• Participate in international workshops and conference calls for Group contract negotiations and report on purchasing statistics.
• Engage in ad hoc projects and analyses as requested by leadership.

What You Will Bring

• Motivated and communicative with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Data-driven and analytical with the ability to identify trends across procurement categories.
• Extensive procurement experience, with a focus on indirect procurement areas (IT, Fleet, Facilities) beyond a single category.
• Tender and contract management experience (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and supplier contract handling.
• Fleet/Mobility procurement experience, managing a minimum of 100–200 vehicles.
• Innovation and sustainability focus, with ability to shape procurement processes and drive sustainable initiatives.
• External recognition is a plus (e.g., SIPPs applications).
• Client and supplier liaison experience with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proven negotiation and commercial acumen, with effective communication at all levels.
• Experience with AI analytics to monitor supplier performance, predict issues, and conduct surveys and audits for service quality.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage a varied workload under pressure.
• Strong Excel skills, numeracy, and proficiency in creating PowerPoint presentations.

What We Offer

We value your development and support growth through a variety of courses and programs. Allianz Partners fosters a global environment with international mobility and career progression. Our Work Well programs prioritize health and wellbeing, offering a better work-life balance. Hybrid work model available: 3 days a week in our Croydon office.

About Allianz Partners

Allianz Group is a leading insurance and asset management company. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.