Group Procurement Manager
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About This Role
Overview
About the Company
RSA Group is committed to driving high-impact procurement initiatives.
Our mission is to optimize costs, enhance vendor governance, and mitigate risks while fostering a culture of strategic thinking and independence.
About the Role
The Group Procurement Manager will function as a strategic thinker and independent operator, responsible for driving high-impact procurement initiatives across RSA Group.
This role requires a professional capable of operating with minimal supervision, exercising strong commercial judgment, and proactively identifying opportunities for cost optimization, vendor governance, and risk mitigation.
Responsibilities
- **Strategic Procurement Leadership**
- Independently drive group-wide strategic procurement initiatives.
- Identify cost optimization, consolidation, and efficiency opportunities.
- Lead high-value negotiations across key categories including Insurance programs, Outsourcing / contractor agreements, IT & technology procurement, Labor accommodation & workforce services, and Common logistics inputs.
Commercial & Analytical Ownership
- Conduct competitive analysis and benchmarking across procurement categories.
- Evaluate commercial structures, pricing models, and vendor proposals.
- Proactively recommend cost-efficiency strategies to management.
Independent Value Creation
- Actively identify procurement savings opportunities without reliance on instruction.
- Challenge existing vendor arrangements where commercially justified.
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement economics.
Vendor Strategy & Governance
- Develop and maintain vendor governance frameworks.
- Maintain strategic vendor relationships at a senior level.
- Conduct surprise vendor audits / commercial checks.
Strategic Risk & Group Sensitivity
- Independently evaluate vendor dependencies and procurement risks.
- Anticipate procurement-related exposures affecting the group.
- Support preparedness for group-wide strategic events.
Business Unit Influence & Alignment
- Work collaboratively with BU procurement teams while maintaining independent judgment.
- Provide strategic direction, governance guidance, and negotiation leadership.
Budgetary & Financial Discipline
- Monitor CAPEX-related procurement budgets.
- Ensure commercial decisions align with financial objectives.
Procurement Governance & Control
- Establish discipline in Purchase Requisition (PR) workflows and Purchase Order (PO) controls.
- Prevent uncontrolled / maverick spending.
Reporting & Decision Support
- Deliver structured reporting: Daily – Key commercial developments; Weekly – Spend & savings tracking; Monthly – Spend analytics, savings, vendor & risk insights.
Qualifications
- 8–15 years in procurement / strategic sourcing.
- Experience in multi-entity / group environments preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations and cost initiatives.
Required Skills
- Strong commercial & negotiation capability
- Analytical & benchmarking mindset
- Independent decision-making ability
- Vendor governance expertise
- Financial & budgetary awareness
Preferred Skills
- Ability to operate independently.
- Strong problem-solving capability.
- Commercial courage & judgment.
- Proactive opportunity identification.
- High ownership mindset.
- Pay range and compensation package
- Details regarding the pay range or salary will be provided during the interview process.
Equal Opportunity Statement
RSA Group is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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