Your new company

Hays Specialist Recruitment has partnered with a leading Insurance company to hire a Category Manager to join their team. The Category Manager will play a key role in developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives across Non-IT procurement categories, with a primary focus on Claims (autobody repairs, professional services, legal, staff augmentation, marketing, HR, business services, facilities & real estate). This role will collaborate closely with the Claims Vendor Management team to optimize sourcing strategies for a spend portfolio of $300–400M.

Your new role

• Develop and lead category strategies, conduct market research, and optimize procurement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams, align sourcing decisions with business needs, and provide market intelligence.
• Drive contracting efforts, support risk mitigation, and ensure adherence to procurement policies.
• Identify savings opportunities, manage supplier relationships, and improve operational processes.
• Work alongside strengthening strategic procurement capabilities.
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What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor's (Master’s preferred) in Business, Supply Chain, or related fields.
• 10+ years in sourcing & procurement, with expertise in key NON-IT categories.
• Strong analytical abilities, stakeholder management, contract negotiation, and vendor relationship management.
• Financial Services/Insurance experience preferred but not required

What you'll get in return

The opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects and lead diverse category strategies.

What you need to do now

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