Lead Procurement Analyst, International

Overview

In this senior role, you will shape indirect spend strategies and lead procurement across global markets, partnering with cross-functional leaders to deliver cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and risk mitigation. You’ll advise on technology sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationships to align with Markel’s objectives and regulatory requirements. The position offers the chance to influence major spend areas and drive operational efficiencies in a multinational context. You’ll work with a diverse, problem-solving team focused on making a meaningful difference for the business and its partners.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive starting salary with annual bonus
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• pension scheme
• private medical and dental cover
• life assurance
• travel insurance cover and income protection

Responsibilities

• Lead complex strategic sourcing efforts and contract negotiations
• Develop category strategies in partnership with INTL leadership and key business units
• Consult with business leaders to define needs, reduce costs and risk, and improve vendor performance
• Lead quarterly and annual strategic supplier reviews
• Strategically manage indirect spend via collaborative sourcing processes
• Oversee supplier lifecycle (evaluation, selection, governance) to ensure service quality and value
• Define and monitor metrics for strategic supplier relationships
• Conduct market research, supplier assessments, and benchmarking to inform procurement decisions
• Assess supplier risks and complete due diligence
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure suppliers meet contracts and business objectives
• Identify and address operational, financial, security, privacy, and regulatory risks in third-party relationships
• Develop business cases balancing cost, value, risk, and operational needs

Key requirements

• International/global procurement experience with regulatory knowledge
• Experience negotiating and leading technology agreements (SaaS, software licensing, cloud, professional services, and SOWs)
• Proficiency with AI-enabled tools to improve procurement efficiency and reporting
• Project management and complex sourcing practice experience
• Extensive knowledge of contract, financial disciplines, and procurement governance
• Understanding of procurement guidelines, supplier management, and category management
• Knowledge of modern sourcing systems and procurement technologies
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects with tight timelines

• stakeholder collaboration
• analytical thinking
• strong communication
• technology contract management
• sourcing and category management
• data analysis and reporting

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