Senior Procurement Lead

Location: Hybrid to Manchester (ideally 1-2 days per week)

We are seeking a commercially minded Senior Procurement Lead to manage our digital and software categories.

You will be responsible for transforming raw data into actionable sourcing strategies and managing the end-to-end lifecycle of our technology stack. This role bridges the gap between strategic sourcing and technical data enrichment, ensuring their software investments are lean, scalable, and data backed.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for SaaS, PaaS, and enterprise software, managing a multi-million pound annual spend.
Leverage data cleansing and enrichment tools to provide visibility into "shadow IT" and identify consolidation opportunities across the software estate.
Drive the adoption of automated P2P and e-Sourcing platforms to reduce manual processing and improve cycle times.
Negotiate complex Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and maintain robust relationships with Tier 1 vendors (e.g., Microsoft, Salesforce, AWS).
Ensure all digital assets comply with global data privacy and security standards, mitigating risk in long-term software commitments.
Build and nurture effective working relationships with senior stakeholders to proactively address issues, mitigate risks, and drive key decisions.

Skills, Experience & Knowledge

Experience in Technology Procurement or a similar Digital Sourcing role within financial services.
Proven ability to deliver significant commercial savings through strategic benchmarking and license optimisation.
Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or Supply Chain; MCIPS certification is highly preferred.
A "digital-first" approach with a focus on data integrity and process efficiency.
Proficient IT skills and the ability to adapt to new technologies.
Promote adherence to company policies, security principles, and legal/regulatory requirements.

What we offer in return?

A collaborative and fast paced work environment
Health care cash plan
Yearly bonus scheme
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and the ability to buy additional leave (annual leave also increases with service)
Life Assurance 4x annual salary
Vibrant, modern offices

About the business:

Markerstudy is a leading provider of private insurance in the UK, insuring around 5% of the private cars on the UK roads, 20% of commercial vehicles and over 30% of motorcycles in total premium levels of circa £1.2b. Markerstudy also has a large and growing direct presence in the market as well.

Having acquired and successfully integrated Co-op Insurance Services in 2021, BGLi in 2022 & Atlanta in 2024.