Supplier Risk Manager

Supplier Risk Manager London City (3 Days a week in the office)No people management Your new company You'll be joining a Global Insurance Firm that is continuing to expand its footprint and invest in its sourcing capability as part of a wider transformation across operations and technology. The business operates through a centre-led model where procurement and sourcing play an increasingly important role in improving commercial outcomes, managing supplier risk and helping the organisation make well-informed strategic decisions. The environment is collaborative, forward-thinking and built on a culture of openness and trusted partnerships. You'll be part of a team that values professional curiosity, clear communication and the ability to make a meaningful impact across a broad and evolving technology landscape.Your new role As the Senior IT Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering sourcing activity across IT Professional Services, Software, Cloud and SaaS. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to lead sourcing events, manage complex negotiations, and guide key commercial decisions that support major technology initiatives. The role will see you managing strategic suppliers, developing recommendations, preparing deal summaries and supporting the maturity of category plans, while influencing how sourcing is approached across the wider organisation. This position gives you a strong platform to contribute to both day-to-day delivery and longer-term strategic development within a highly visible and commercially focused function.What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role, you'll need a strong background in IT procurement or sourcing, with hands-on experience managing commercial activity across software, cloud or technology professional services. You'll be confident leading negotiations, building trusted stakeholder relationships and navigating complex, multi-layered commercial environments. The role requires someone proactive, analytical and comfortable managing several workstreams at once, with the credibility to influence decisions and deliver well-reasoned commercial advice. Strong communication skills, commercial awareness and the ability to work autonomously while contributing to a wider team will be essential. Experience in a regulated or heavily governed environment is useful but not mandatory for success.What you'll get in return You'll receive a competitive salary and join a sourcing team known for being supportive, collaborative and focused on delivering high-quality commercial outcomes. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful sourcing activity, partner with senior leaders and broaden your exposure to a wide range of technology categories. The environment is one where people feel valued and trusted, where initiative is encouraged and where you can genuinely shape the function's direction as it continues to grow. With a balanced blend of autonomy, development and visibility, this is an opportunity to build your expertise and make a long-term impact.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please contact me directly via email at or call us now.Please only apply if you have checked the boxes above to a high degree.

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