Procurement and Contracts Specialist - Indirect

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Junior Procurement & Contracts Manager – Indirect We are looking for a Junior Procurement & Contracts Specialist – Indirect to join our Procurement Team in Dublin. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of activities to support the Procurement team in implementing supplier management processes under Intact Insurance Ireland’s Third Party Management Programme. This role requires the use of strong analytical, organisational and communication skills to contribute to the realisation of all areas of the Procurement plans. Key Responsibilities: Manage Indirect (IT, Marketing, Finance, etc.) procurement activities (RFPs, etc.) across the island of Ireland, ensuring alignment with various functions strategies and aligning with other entities within the Intact Group Manage substantial addressable spend across Indirect and design projects for improved efficiency of spend Negotiate and manage complex Indirect contracts, including legal agreements, in tandem with other members of Procurement Team Maintain the Intact Insurance Ireland Contract Database and ensure all information is kept up to date to use for planning, etc. Analysing and monitoring supplier performance data (compliance, spend, risk, SLAs, solvency) Working with Indirect stakeholders in the business to support and monitor their supplier management activities Ensuring key governance requirements regarding the supplier relationship are consistently met in a timely manner Tracking market dynamics to understand/monitor commercial trends and awareness of industry innovation that be shared with the Indirect Team for possible adoption Producing reports (trends, etc.) to support the governance and oversight of supplier management Requirements: 3+ years of procurement / buyer experience Good working knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements in a financial services company e.g. Solvency II, CBI Outsourcing Guidelines, DORA, is desirable, but not essential Previous work in an insurance company is desirable, but not essential Proficiency in data analysis and reporting Advanced MS Excel and Power BI Good working knowledge of procedures and compliance requirements in a corporate environment Strong organisational skills and methodical approach to results’ delivery Regulatory Requirements: If this role is defined as a "controlled function" by the Central Bank Reform Act 2010 Regulations 2011. Any appointment will be conditional on the company being satisfied that you meet the requirements as set out in the Fitness & Probity standards issued in this Act. Intact Insurance Ireland DAC and its affiliate companies consider applicants on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status