Procurement Specialist

Job Title: Procurement Specialist Location: London/Hybrid (Typically 2/3 days in the office) Type: Full time – Permanent (If you are a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please do still get in touch) At Ardonagh Specialty, we provide much more than just a workplace. We are dedicated to fostering skill development and knowledge within a team that is passionate about their work, values their Employees, and truly celebrates diversity. Working at Ardonagh Specialty means you’ll be part of The Ardonagh Group. We are proud of our innovative environment offering many opportunities for growth across the wider group. Employees regularly move between our united teams, and we encourage you to make your role your own. Our offices are lively and exciting places to be, but we understand that life needs flexibility, and offer a genuinely flexible approach to working. If you are looking to join a thriving, energetic business with exciting plans, this role could be an ideal fit for you. What we can offer: We offer much more than just an inclusive culture with apprenticeships, study support, participation in our annual Spotlight Awards, Community Trust, Sports Teams, office socials, events and so much more. All of this with a supportive management team as well as working alongside some of the industry’s top talent. You’ll have access to wellbeing programs, fantastic discounts across many big-name businesses including supermarkets, gym memberships, restaurants, and healthcare cash plans etc. Further perks of working with us (Fixed benefits): Employer pension contribution of 10% (providing you, the Employee provides 5%). Good work life balance - flexibility to suit you. Competitive salary. Life Assurance at X4 of your base salary. Group Income Protection. Generous Annual Leave entitlement. Private Medical Insurance. Group annual bonus scheme. Purpose of the Role: The procurement department is responsible for the control and oversight of over £70m worth of spend on suppliers for Ardonagh Specialty Limited (also wider Group). The purpose of this role in the wider Procurement Function is to provide operational support to the Procurement Department to; increase compliance with procurement policy and processes in key areas of the business and ensuring effective spend against the balance of risk on the suppliers of services and goods. Key Role Accountabilities: The Procurement team are responsible for providing support, advice, and assistance to other departments in its purchasing and procurement activities, whilst ensuring all purchasers use approved suppliers and follow correct processes. The role requires assisting Ardonagh Specialty Ltd (plus wider Group) in understanding where the company is spending its money, to make the company more efficient, achieve value for money and ultimately save money in future years. The role requires UK travel as and when required and will be…