Sourcing Manager

We've been helping people carry on with their lives since the 80s, giving them the peace of mind they need to focus on the future. Our vision is a world where insurance is personal, inclusive and a force for good. Our goal is well within reach with a business full of brilliant individuals working together to be brilliant for customers every single day.

Procurement at Direct Line Group is an expansive, innovative, intelligent affair. Our teams source sustainable, commercially beneficial opportunities that keep us driving forward. It's a department that spans the length and breadth of the business, providing unrivalled opportunities for career development and skill-growth.

We're currently recruiting for a Sourcing Manager within our procurement function, specifically supporting our Professional Services & Marketing business areas.

You will help us implement the DLG Procurement & Supply Chain (P&SC) strategy within Professional Services & Marketing and manage all of our external supplier spend, driving breakthrough results through delivery of sourcing and contracting strategies.

• Lead the development of sourcing and contracting strategies across a portfolio of categories, sub-categories, and suppliers, promoting the delivery of leading solutions for the business.
• Assume accountability for the successful execution of all sourcing activities, encompassing RFX, Request for proposal (RFP), supplier negotiations, and contracting, ensuring strict adherence to DLG sourcing policy and minimum standards.
• Adapt and implement Category Management as an efficient and effective process, ensuring adherence to all DLG policies, minimum standards, and governance and risk frameworks.
• Ensure that contractual arrangements align with supplier and relationship strategies, facilitating maximum commercial benefits for DLG while mitigating potential risk exposure.
• Support all commercial aspects of implementation, including supplier on-boarding and exit, management of change requests, and resolution of ongoing supplier management issues and disputes.

• Experience within a large-scale organisation or in the insurance/financial services sector.
• Proven and current track record of sourcing through to contract negotiation experience.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Our hybrid model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working. Most colleagues are in 2 days a week, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you. This role is based out of our Leeds office.

Read our flexible working approach here .

We offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle and a flexible working model. Our core benefits include:

• 9% employer contributed pension
• Up to 10% bonus
• 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
• Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
• EV car scheme which allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
• 25 days annual leave
• Buy as you earn share scheme
• Employee discounts and cashback
• Plus many more!

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We champion diverse voices, build workplaces that work for people, and invest in the things that matter. Discover more at .

Together we're one of a kind.