Senior Procurement Specialist
MarkelLondon, England, United Kingdom
Posted March 9, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
As the insurance operations within the Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), we leverage a broad array of capabilities and expertise to create intelligent solutions for the most complex specialty insurance needs. With over 5,000 employees across the globe, finding creative solutions for complex risks is our passion. And our broad array of tools and knowledge allows us to create tailored coverage solutions for even the most complex needs. Putting you â our colleagues, brokers and clients â first is what differentiates us worldwide. Weâre committed to being a long-term partner who is there when you need us most. Everything we do comes out of the Markel Style. These 214 words are a timeless statement of our mission. Itâs our north star, and out of that comes our brand vision.
Job Description
This role supports multiple business partners across International and US business lines and leads the development of cost reduction and value creation strategies that align with Markelâs enterprise objectives.
Requirements
- Experience in strategic sourcing, category management, finance operations, and analytics, with focus on Indirect Services procurement, including technologyâdriven spend categories.
- Strong contracting and negotiation expertise in technologyârelated agreements, including SaaS software, professional services, and thirdâparty data contracts.
- Good understanding of the endâtoâend ProcureâtoâPay (P2P) process, including requisitioning, sourcing, contracting, supplier onboarding, invoicing, and payment workflows, focussing on process optimization and compliance.
- Experience of using procurement technologies, analytics platforms, and AIâenabled solutions to improve sourcing efficiency, enhance decisionâmaking, and drive measurable business outcomes.
- Ability to partner with crossâfunctional stakeholders, including IT, Legal, Risk, Finance, and business leadership.
Benefits
- 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave
- Fantastic company pension scheme
- Private medical and dental cover
- Life assurance
- Travel insurance cover
- Income protection
- Season ticket loan
