Procurement Manager – HR Benefits

CompanyXML International

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/26/2026

UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics

Occupation Type

Human resource managers and directors

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£52,900 (£27.13 per hour)

Occupation rate applies

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Description

Procurement Manager – HR Benefits

(Senior Category Manager | 6-month FTC)

📍 London, UK (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

🏢 Financial Services / Payments

🕒 Fixed-Term Contract – 6 months

Are you a procurement leader who thrives in complex, regulated environments and enjoys shaping category strategy while delivering tangible business value?

We’re looking for an experienced Procurement / Category Manager to join Visa, supporting the Product & Benefits category, with a strong focus on card-embedded benefits across Europe. This is a high-impact interim role for someone who combines strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and hands-on execution.

🚀 What you’ll be doing

Leading category sourcing strategies for card-embedded and insurance-based benefits
Acting as a strategic business partner to product and services stakeholders across Europe
Managing RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes

, including contract negotiation and supplier selection

Driving value creation, innovation, and efficiency within the procurement function

Managing supplier relationships (SRM) and ensuring strong in-life contract performance

Embedding risk, compliance, ESG, and governance principles across sourcing activities

Producing insights, reports, and recommendations for senior leadership

Supporting change initiatives and continuous improvement within a global matrix environment

🎯 What we’re looking for

7+ years of experience in procurement/category management
4+ years of hands-on experience procuring card-embedded benefits, insurance, or broker services within Banking, FinTech, or Financial Services
Strong background in indirect procurement, ideally including HR or benefit-related services
Proven expertise in contract negotiation, supplier management, and complex sourcing projects
Experience working in large, global, matrix organisations

Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills

Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments

💡 Why this role?

This is a unique opportunity to work with Visa, contributing to a globally recognised payments brand, where procurement plays a true strategic and value-driven role. You’ll partner with senior stakeholders, influence regional strategy, and leave a real footprint within a short-term engagement.

📩 Interested?

Please submit your application directly via the link in this post.

This is a confidential recruitment process managed by a recruitment partner.